January 27, 2025
Archived Recordings
View past recordings of MRF videos, webinars and patient symposia.
This page contains recordings from 2017 and before. Click here to be taken to the MRF’s most recent educational recordings.
2017 Symposia & Recordings
March 9-11, 2017 – CURE OM Patient & Caregiver Symposium
View recordings from the Symposium or view presentation slides below:
- Advances in Melanoma Oncology – Michael B. Atkins, MD
- Tageted Therapy for Uveal Melanoma – Richard Carvajal, MD
- Clinical Trials 101 – Thomas Jefferson University
- Emory Eye Tumor SPORE Update – Robin Noe, MD
- Huntersville, NC Cluster Update – Michael Brennan, MD
- CURE OM Patient Registry Update – Jacqueline Kraska
- Immunotherapy for Metastatic Uveal Melanoma – Udai S. Kammula, MD, FACS
- Ocular Melanoma Basics and Post Treatment Eye Care – Dan S. Gombos, MD, FACS
- Liver Directed Therapy – Marlana Orloff, MD
2016 Symposia & Recordings
September 16-18, 2016 – 3rd Annual Pediatric Melanoma Summit
- How Diet Affects Cancer Treatment – Donna Gibson, RD; Ilissa Palmer, RD
- Healthy Snacking Handout, Fruit of the Spirit Nutrition and Wellness, LLC
August 12-13, 2016 – Immunotherapy in Melanoma: A Celebration of Advances
View the presentations here!
May 20, 2016 – 14th Focus on Melanoma Conference with Penn Medicine and Abramson Cance Center
View the presentations and slides from the event here!
May 14, 2016 – Northwest (Seattle, WA) Melanoma Symposium
View the presentations and slides from the event here!
March 4-6, 2016 – CURE OM Patient & Caregiver Symposium
View recordings from the Symposium or view presentation slides below:
- Ocular Melanoma Basics – Chris Bergstrom, MD
- Eye Care: Treatment & Beyond – Jill R. Wells, MD
- Prognosis and Medical Oncology Follow-Up – David Lawson, MD
- How to Approach Systemic Treatment for Metastatic Disease – Melinda Yushak, MD, MPH
- SPORE Update: Uniting to Advance Ocular Melanoma Research – Hans E. Grossniklaus, MD
- Understanding a Cluster of Uveal Melanoma Cases: Update from Huntersville, NC – Michael Brennan, MD
- Localized Treatment for Metastatic Disease – Mohammed Khan, MD, PhD, DABR
- Localized Treatment for Metastatic Disease – Darren Kies, MD
- Localized Treatment for Metastatic Disease – Maria Russell, MD
- Keeping Our Eyes on a Cure: Patients as Leaders and Advocates – Lauren Johnston, MSW, Samantha Buirski, Tim Turnham, PhD
2015 Symposia & Recordings
September 25-27, 2015 – 2nd Annual Pediatric Melanoma Summit
The 2015 Pediatric Melanoma Summit was held on September 25-27, 2015 in Grapevine, TX! Photos from the summit can be viewed on our Facebook page! The following presentations are also available:
- Sunscreen & Sun Safety in Schools, presented by Sharron McKenna
- Diagnosing Pediatric Melanoma presented by Whitney High, MD, JD, MEng
- Pathology Reports and What the Future Holds, presented by Vernon Sondak, MD
June 19, 2015 – 2015 ASCO Update
Webinar hosted by Dr. Lynn Schuchter of Abramson Cancer Center – View the webinar here!
May 19, 2015 – Twitter Chat
Topic: Immunotherapy and Melanoma. A discussion of advances in immunotherapy for melanoma, hosted by the MRF (@CureMelanoma), Cancer Research Institute (@CancerResearch), The Answer to Cancer (@TheA2C), Dr. Omid Hamid (@OmidHamidMD) of the Angeles Clinic, and Salon writer & melanoma survivor Mary Beth Williams (@embeedub).
May 2, 2015 – Northwest (Seattle, WA) Melanoma Symposium
You may view the presentations from the event here!
March 7-8, 2015 – CURE OM Patient & Caregiver Symposium
You may view the presentations from the event here!
January 31, 2015 – MD Anderson Patient Symposium
The following slides are available from this symposium:
- Primary Prevention: A National Call to Action – Dr. Jeff Gershenwald
- Melanoma Prevention, Screening and Diagnosis – Dr. Ana Ciurea
- Targeted Therapy for Melanoma – Dr. Michael Davies
- Immunotherapy for Melanoma – Dr. Patrick Hwu
- Adjuvant Therapy – Dr. Roda Amaria
- Research Biopsies & Translational Research – Dr. Jennifer Wargo
January 14, 2015 – 2014 SMR Meeting Update
Webinar hosted by Dr. Keith Flaherty of Massachusetts General Cancer Center – View the webinar here!
2014 Symposia & Recordings
December 15, 2014 – Twitter Chat
Topic: Coping with Holiday Stress. With Dr. Sage Bolte and Drucilla Brethwaite, licensed oncology social workers from @LifeWithCancer, a program of @InovaHealth that specializes in helping cancer patients and their families and friends cope with the disease.
September 13-14, 2014 – Inaugural Pediatric Melanoma Summit
The MRF’s Inaugural Pediatric Melanoma Summit was held on September 13-14, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. The following slides are available:
- Pediatric Melanoma Treatment and Clinical Trials, presented by Cynthia Herzog, MD
June 11, 2014 – 2014 ASCO Update
Webinar hosted by Dr. Lynn Schuchter of Abramson Cancer Center – View the webinar here!
May 20, 2014 – Twitter Chat
Topic: Early Detection & Dispelling Melanoma Myths. With renowned dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi (@DrTanzi).
April 26, 2014 – Columbus, OH Patient Symposium
Three presentations are available for your viewing: Legally Tan, Nutrition & Survivorship
April 5, 2014 – Northwest (Seattle, WA) Educational Symposium
Recordings from the event can be found here and the slides can be found below:
March 13, 2014 – Twitter Chat
Topic: PD-1 & Clinical Trials. With “Patient #1” Blogger, T.J. Sharpe (@TeamTJSharpe) talking about his experience with clinical trials and talking to family and friends.
March 1-2, 2014 – Ocular Melanoma (CURE OM) Patient Symposium – Los Angeles, CA
Ocular melanoma experts presented the latest on ocular melanoma treatment and research. View the recordings here!
February 8, 2014 – MRF/CCO Navigating Malignant Melanoma – New York City, NY
The slides from this unique symposium, where clinician education and patient education were combined, can be viewed here:
- Mid-Morning slides from Katherine Rosenthal
- Afternoon slides from Dr. Jeffrey Weber
2013 Symposia, Webinars and Videos
November 5, 2013 – MRF and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) Video
Drs Howard Kaufman, Michael Atkins and John Kirkwood discuss guidelines released by SITC for immunotherapy treatment for melanoma patients.
October 17, 2013 – Caring for the Caregiver Webinar hosted by Gregory D. Garber, MSW, LCSW, CCM
September 19, 2013 – Nutrition and Melanoma Webinar hosted by Kim Jordan, MHA, RDN, CNSD
July 9, 2013 – Ocular Melanoma Survivorship Webinar hosted by Arewa A Banjoko, MSW, LCSW, Susan E. Walther, MS, CGC, and Lisa Kessler, MS, CGC
June 13, 2013 – 2013 Post-ASCO Teleconference hosted by Dr. Lynn Schuchter and Dr. Leslie Fecher
May 9, 2013 – Ocular Melanoma Liver Directed Therapies Webinar hosted by Dr. Charlie Nutting, Dr. Carin Gonsalves and Dr. David Eschelman
February 11, 2013 – Advanced Melanoma Treatment Webinar
The MRF hosted three of the nation’s top melanoma experts to discuss the latest in advanced melanoma treatment options. The panelists answered questions submitted by patients and their caregivers in advance of and during the discussion. Experts included:
- Lynn M. Schuchter, M.D., Chief, Hematology Oncology, University of Pennsylvania Department of Medicine
- Michael B. Atkins, M.D., Deputy Director, Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Anna C. Pavlick, D.O., Co-Director, New York University Langone Medical Center Melanoma Program