Near Life Experiences
October 25, 2017Ocular melanoma survivor and 2017 MRF Courage Award recipient Aaron Davis on the importance of “near life experiences.” Aaron Davis is a marketing professional, avid bicycle racer, father to six and an ocular melanoma (OM) survivor. In recognition of t …
The MRF Welcomes CEO Elly Brtva
September 29, 2017The Board of Directors of the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is excited to announce that Eleanor (Elly) Brtva will assume the role of CEO of the Melanoma Research Foundation, effective immediately. Elly brings a wealth of knowledge, experience …
Congress Must Protect DoD Medical Research Funding
September 26, 2017Since 1992, the Department of Defense Congressionally-Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) has transformed healthcare for service members and the American public through innovative and impactful biomedical research. As of 2017, Congress has, …
Apply for the Medical Student Research Award
September 1, 2017The Melanoma Reserach Foundation (MRF) is now accepting applications for the 2018 Medical Student Research Award. The MRF has been awarding this research grant since 2011 and in this time 35 grants have been awarded to students at 24 different institut …
FDA Expands Approval of Ipilimumab For Pediatric Melanoma Patients
August 3, 2017Last week the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded approval of Yervoy (ipilimumab) to include pediatric patients ages 12 years and older with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. Yervoy, a monoclonal antibody that activates the imm …
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