January 27, 2025
About Us
Meet the MRF.
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and the treatment of melanoma. The MRF is an active advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure. The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers.

Our Mission
To eradicate melanoma by accelerating medical research while educating and advocating for the melanoma community.
Latest MRF News

Melissa Kultgen’s Melanoma Story
Guest blog post by Melissa Kultgen, Melanoma Survivor and Advocate: As a cheerleader, Melissa Kultgen grew up in “toxic tan culture” and was bullied for having such pal…

Mika’s Story: Staying Postive and Proacti…
I was diagnosed with Melanoma in February 2025. Here is my story … I have always been a lover of the sun … and said I am solar powered several times. I grew u…

2025 ASCO Annual Meeting: Uveal Melanoma Update… Learn More


The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the De… Learn More

Amy Nichole’s Melanoma Journey: From Scar… Learn More

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Meet Our Team
The MRF is led by a dedicated staff, Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Committee united in a common mission: to bring about a world without melanoma.