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Events Archive Scientific Meetings

Events Archive Scientific Meetings

Upcoming Events

The MRF convenes various scientific meetings each year either in response to an unmet need, as designated by our Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) or to further the CURE OM, MRFBC, and/or MRF Scientific Initiatives. Often held in conjunction with larger conferences like the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Society for Melanoma Research, these bring together leading physicians and researchers from around the world to share the latest progress in melanoma science, identify new collaboration opportunities and work towards new breakthroughs in melanoma research, prevention, treatment and survivorship.


2025 Advocacy Days

March 2, 2025

Join melanoma patients, caregivers, supporters and advocates from across the country on March 2-4, 2025, in Washington, DC to learn about issues facing the melanoma community, our community’s key legislative priorities and then share your story with la …



Miles for Melanoma Miami

February 9, 2025

Miami, Florida The Miami Zoo 2-9-2025



Miles for Melanoma Fort Myers

December 14, 2024

Fort Myers, FL Jet Blue Park 12-14-2024



Miles for Melanoma San Francisco

November 10, 2024

San Francisco, California San Francisco Zoo 11-10-2024



Miles for Melanoma Atlanta

November 3, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia Brook Run Park 11-3-2024



Providence Saint John’s Cancer Center Patient and Caregiver Symposium

October 26, 2024

Register Today! Join us for our in-person and virtual cutaneous melanoma patient symposium in partnership with Saint John Cancer Institute & Disney Family Cancer Center to learn the latest in diagnosis, treatment and supportive care surrounding cut …



Annual New York City Gala

October 24, 2024

Attend the New York City Gala! The 23rd annual New York City Gala will take place Thursday, October 24th, 2024 at Cipriani 25 Broadway. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available – purchase yours today!  



Miles for Melanoma San Diego

October 20, 2024

San Diego, California De Anza Cove Park 10-20-2024



13th Annual CURE OM Global Science Meeting

October 9, 2024

Register Today! The Melanoma Research Foundation’s CURE OM initiative is excited to announce that we will be hosting our 13th Annual CURE OM Global Science Meeting held in conjunction with the Society for Melanoma Research Congress! Each year the MRF h …



Miles for Melanoma Los Angeles

October 6, 2024

Los Angeles, California October 6th, 2024 Griffith Park



Miles for Melanoma Seattle

October 5, 2024

Seattle, Washington Marymoor Park 10-5-2024



Annual Denver Gala

September 19, 2024

Attend the Denver Gala! The 13th annual Denver Gala will take place on Thursday, September 19th, 2024 at Infinity Park Event Center. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available – purchase yours today!  



Miles for Melanoma Morristown

September 15, 2024

Morristown, New Jersey Ginty Field Park 9-15-2024



Miles for Melanoma New York City

September 14, 2024

New York City, New York Pier 45 9-14-2024



The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient and Caregiver Symposium

September 14, 2024

Register Today! Join us for our in-person and virtual cutaneous melanoma patient symposium in partnership with The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center to learn the latest in diagnosis, treatment and supportive care surrounding cutaneous m …




Past Events


Miles for Melanoma New York City

September 14, 2024

New York City, New York Pier 45 9-14-2024



The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient and Caregiver Symposium

September 14, 2024

Register Today! Join us for our in-person and virtual cutaneous melanoma patient symposium in partnership with The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center to learn the latest in diagnosis, treatment and supportive care surrounding cutaneous m …



Miles for Melanoma Philadelphia

August 24, 2024

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Zoo 8-24-2024



Miles for Melanoma Twin Cities

August 17, 2024

Twin Cities, Minnesota Lake Phalen Park 8-17-2024



Ask the Expert: Surgical Management of Melanoma

August 8, 2024

  Register Today! Join us for an informative webinar featuring Dr. James Jakub, Dr. Sanjay Bagaria and Dr. Leila Tolaymat, melanoma experts from Mayo Clinic to discuss surgical management of Melanoma. Register today and don’t miss out on the conve …



Miles for Melanoma Cleveland

August 4, 2024

Cleveland, Ohio Edgewater Park 8-4-2024



Miles for Melanoma Chicago

July 21, 2024

Chicago, Illinois Montrose Beach 7-21-2024



Ask the Expert – Cannabis and Cancer: Removing the Stigma for Patients

June 25, 2024

Register Today! Join us June 25 at 7pm ET for an informative discussion featuring Dr. Leah Sera, Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science and Program Director for the Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Thera …



Miles for Melanoma Denver

June 8, 2024

Denver, Colorado Sloan Lake Park 7-8-2024



Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center of Georgetown University Patient and Caregiver Symposium

June 8, 2024

Register Today! Join us for our in-person and virtual cutaneous melanoma patient symposium in partnership with the MedStar Georgetown University Lombardi Cancer Center to learn the latest in diagnosis, treatment and supportive care surrounding cutaneou …



Ask the Expert: Shining a Light on Sun Safety and Early Detection of Melanoma

May 22, 2024

    Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring Dr. Ruiz de Luzuriaga, Vice-Chief for Dermatopathology Operations, The University of Chicago Medicine and patient speaker Jeffrey Whitridge, as we delve into the critical topic of sun safety a …



University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient and Caregiver Symposium

May 20, 2024

  Register Today! Join us for our in-person and virtual cutaneous melanoma patient symposium in partnership with the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center to learn the latest in diagnosis, treatment and supportive care surrounding cutaneous m …



Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Patient and Caregiver Symposium

May 18, 2024

Register Today! Join us for our in-person and virtual cutaneous melanoma patient symposium in partnership with the Fred Hutch Cancer Center to learn the latest in diagnosis, treatment and supportive care surrounding cutaneous melanoma. Click here to vi …



Miles for Melanoma Washington

May 11, 2024

Washington, DC Yards Park 5-11-2024



Miles for Melanoma New England

May 4, 2024

Memphis, Massachusetts Franklin Park Zoo 5-4-2024