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April 10, 2025

The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the DC Mi...

Washington, DC (April 10, 2025)– The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce one of the first events in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K...

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March 25, 2025

Jam for Cam

Guest blog post by Luke Ferrara, melanoma advocate and Jam for Cam organizer: “Jam for Cam was founded in 2018 to honor the life and legacy of Cameron Fearon, a UGA s...

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Press Release |
February 27, 2025

Bonnie Teng, PhD Joins the Melanoma Research Found...

Washington, DC (February 25, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation, the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma, is excited to announce the appointment of...

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Blogs |
February 21, 2025

Caregiver Testimonial: Kristin Gendron

Guest blog post by Kristin Gendron, caregiver and advocate:  “During my mom’s battle with stage 4 melanoma, her strength really stood out. Cancer treatment of ...

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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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Blogs |
February 12, 2025

Tom’s Legacy: A Life of Tenacity, Love and Hope ...

Guest blog post by Connie Kostelnik, wife to Tom Kostelnik and caregiver: “Tom was no stranger to hard work or perseverance. A scholar-athlete at heart, he played foo...

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Events |
December 5, 2024

The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the Fort ...

Fort Myers, FL (December 5, 2024) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K progr...

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Blogs |
December 3, 2024

A Four Month Odyssey – Etai David Gamliel

Etai David Gamliel  Metastatic Melanoma at Age 33: My Four Month Odyssey   Epigraph.  “Much is hidden from us, so much we simply don’t know. And the great and agoniz...

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December 3, 2024

Pediatric Patient SPOTlight: Sophie Ogden

Guest blog post by Pediatric Melanoma Patient, Sophie Ogden: “Hi, my name is Sophie Ogden, and I am 16 years old from Jessup, Georgia. It’s such an honor to be able...

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Blogs |
November 25, 2024

Targeting NRAS Oncoproteins for the Treatment of M...

Martin McMahon, PhD Cumming-Presidential Professor of Cancer Biology, Dept. of Dermatology & Huntsman Cancer Institute of the University of Utah The photo depicts a met...

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Blogs |
November 19, 2024

#EyeGetDilated: Ocular Melanoma Awareness – Alli...

Guest Blog by Allison Dashow, an ocular melanoma survivor:  On June 1st, 2022, just weeks after graduating from my doctoral program in clinical psychology, I was diagn...

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Blogs |
November 18, 2024

13th Annual CURE OM Global Science Meeting Summary

Advancing Ocular Melanoma Research Through the 13th Annual CURE OM Global Science Meeting  CURE OM catalyzed the OM research field through its innovative approach to the 1...

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San Francisco Miles for Melanoma 5K

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Saint John’s Cancer Institute Patient & Caregiver Symposium

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Ask The Expert: LAG-3 Inhibitors: Exploring a New Path in Melanoma Treatment

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Tampa Bay Miles for Melanoma 5K

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