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FEATURED | February 21, 2025

MRF Statement of Support for Research & Scienc...

We are aware of the many questions and concerns surrounding this Administration’s position on federal funding for scientific research. The Melanoma Research Foundation (M...

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April 29, 2024

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month 

  Melanoma cells are one of the most common cancers that can migrate to the brain, creating a new challenge for patients after their initial round of cancer treatment....

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March 14, 2024

Mucosal Melanoma Awareness – Kasey L. Couts,...

Guest blog post by Kasey L. Couts, PhD, Assistant Professor, Co-Director, CU Center for Rare Melanomas, Assistant Director, CU Skin Cancer Biorepository at University of Co...

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Melanoma News |
February 28, 2024

FDA Announces Approval of TIL Therapy or AMTAGVI�...

On February 16 the FDA announced the approval of TIL therapy or AMTAGVI™ the first cellular therapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with cutaneous (skin) me...

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Press Release |
February 15, 2024

Inaugural Award Poised to Advance Treatment Option...

CURE OM Team Award Earmarks a Significant Milestone for the Uveal Melanoma Population   WASHINGTON, DC (February 15, 2024) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) ...

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November 29, 2023

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and its Fun...

From November 6-9, 2023, the 20th International Congress of the Society for Melanoma Research (SMR) convened in Philadelphia, PA to share research updates on the latest tre...

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Press Release |
November 29, 2023

Adolescent and Young Adult Wilderness Retreat Refl...

Hear from our Director of Education and Patient Engagement, Miriam Kadosh, as she highlights her experience at our inaugural Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Retreat in lat...

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November 7, 2023

#EyeGetDilated Awareness Month – Jason Bruck...

For #EyeGetDilated Month, we share Jason Bruckal’s story on how a dilated eye exam changed his journey with OM: My ocular melanoma journey started when I was having t...

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September 7, 2023

Pediatric Melanoma Awareness Month – Dr. Bri...

Guest blog post by Brittani Seynnaeve, MD, MS, Associate Fellowship Program Director, Pediatric Melanoma Program Director, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division o...

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May 26, 2023

The Melanoma Research Foundation and the National ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – May 26, 2023 – To encourage everyone to take small steps for sun safety, the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) has partnered wit...

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May 24, 2023

Melanoma Awareness Month – Natalie Wright Mo...

Guest blog by Natalie Wright Montanez, a cutaneous melanoma survivor and advocate who shares her journey after being diagnosed in 2020: It’s May, and May is Skin Cancer A...

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May 15, 2023

#EyeGetDilated for Melanoma Awareness Month: Neil ...

Guest blog by Neil Corman, an ocular melanoma survivor and advocate who shares his journey after her recent diagnosed in 2016: It was just a few days before Christmas in 20...

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May 3, 2023

#EyeGetDilated for Melanoma Awareness Month: Karen...

Guest blog by Karen Kaludov, an ocular melanoma survivor and advocate who shares her journey after her recent diagnosed in 2021:   Roughly 2,000 people in the US each ...

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Mar 31, 2025

2025 Eyes on a Cure Ocular Melanoma Patient and Caregiver Symposium Information Meeting

Apr 05, 2025

Fred Hutch Cancer Center Patient Symposium

Mar 31, 2025

2025 Eyes on a Cure Ocular Melanoma Patient and Caregiver Symposium Information Meeting

Apr 05, 2025

Fred Hutch Cancer Center Patient Symposium

Apr 07, 2025

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient Symposium

Apr 26, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025

Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma Patient & Caregiver Symposium

May 10, 2025

The Ohio State University Patient and Caregiver Symposium

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