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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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Blogs |
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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Blogs |
January 29, 2025

Patient Testimonial: LaShelle Rabold 

Guest blog post by LaShelle Rabold, melanoma patient and advocate:  “I never had sunburns; I have my mother’s olive skin tone. I’m half Filipino and my complexio...

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Press Release |
January 24, 2025

The Melanoma Research Foundation Announces Rebrand...

Washington, DC (January 27, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma, is excited to announce the official ...

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Press Release |
January 23, 2025

The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the Miami...

Miami, FL (January 23, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K...

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Press Release |
January 9, 2025

MRF Welcomes Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH, Michelle He...

Washington, DC (January 9, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors including,...

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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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Blogs |
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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Miami Miles for Melanoma 5K

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Orange County Miles for Melanoma 5K

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2026 Advocacy Days

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Hope in Bloom Ball

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2026 Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma Patient & Caregiver Symposium

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