#Melanoma Research Alliance

Shirin Bajaj, MD, veered towards cancer research after the loss of her grandmother to the disease.

The 2020 MRA Scientific Retreat provides updates on the latest melanoma research.

“I was raised to believe that what a doctor says is sacrosanct, but I now understand how important it is to advocate for yourself.”

A black and white photo series explores the impact and meaning of melanoma research for patients and their loved ones.

“I’m really passionate about cancer biology and working on early detection in cancer,” says Aditi Sahu, a post-doctoral fellow at MSKCC.

After her own diagnosis, Melody Burchett founded A Cure In Sight, a non-profit organization raising ocular melanoma awareness.

The 26 awards will support research at 23 institutions in five countries.

L’Oréal Active Cosmetics Division and MRA team up to advance crucial research in skin cancer prevention and detection using AI technology.

Enrica Quattrocchi, MD, examines cutaneous melanoma by applying AI to distinguish between slow growing and aggressive melanomas.

“I feel so fortunate that I’ve been given a second chance," says Schuman, who was diagnosed with melanoma in 2018.

Joann Elmore, MD, MPH, is working to improve the accuracy and consistency of melanoma diagnoses

“I’m very optimistic about our approach and hope that we’ll continue making progress.”

With the launch of the brand-new Inspire App, the Melanoma > Exchange community is getting even better.

“This may be the solution to many problems,” says researcher Rizwan Haq, MD, PhD.

“If you have the opportunity to be part of something that helps others, why wouldn’t you at least try it?”

Researchers expanded our understanding of treatment resistance, identified new treatment targets, and improved detection and prevention.