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Near Life Experiences

October 25, 2017

Ocular 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, 2017

The 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, 2017

Since 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, 2017

The 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, 2017

Last 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 …