Amie Bunker, PHD

Amie Bunker joined the Melanoma Research Foundation in October 2026 as the Chief Scientific Officer. She brings more than 20 years of experience spanning academic, biotechnology and government research and administration. Most recently, she served as Program Manager for the Melanoma Research Program (MRP) within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), a role she held since 2022. There, she led the strategic execution of the MRP, overseeing research investments, scientific peer and programmatic review, portfolio evaluation and engagement with investigators, clinicians, patients, advocates and other stakeholders. Earlier in her career, Amie managed federally funded research portfolios spanning basic science, drug development, translational research and clinical applications across multiple cancer and disease programs. Throughout her tenure with CDMRP, she also contributed to broader organizational efforts focused on program evaluation, process improvement, research outcomes and scientific communication. She received her BS in Biology from Towson University, her PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Cancer Institute. Outside of work, Amie and her husband love to read all the books, watch sports and travel. Their travel accomplishments to date include visiting 29 states and 3 Canadian provinces and watching professional baseball games in 15 different stadiums.