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

Christi Dawn Fowler: A Legacy of Love, Strength…
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The Melanoma Research Foundation Launches its A…
Philadelphia, PA (July 31, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce one of the next events in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5…

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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.