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MRA Dermatology Fellowship RFP Now Open

The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) to our Dermatology Fellowship Award program. The aim of this training program is to drive greater interest and improved outcomes in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and staging of melanoma among dermatologists by investing in medical residents and post-doctoral fellows focused on dermatology.
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Relentless in the Fight: Dr. F. Stephen Hodi

Every revolution needs trailblazers—people who restlessly and relentlessly search for paths forward. At MRA, we’re fortunate to partner with innovative trailblazers who are guiding the entire field of melanoma further, such as two time MRA-funded investigator Dr. F. Stephen Hodi.
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Denise Kellen is On a Mission

Growing up – from June until August – Denise Kellen and her family practically lived at Lido Beach on Long Island’s south shore. They’d swim, play on the surf, read, and sunbathe. Like clockwork she’d develop two to three severe sunburns that would leave her pale skin a fiery red before peeling away. If only Denise knew then what she knows now.
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Personalized Vaccines Show Promise in Melanoma

Vaccines work by priming the immune system, thereby reducing the severity and duration of symptoms or lowering the risk of becoming infected at all. And while vaccines have changed the world for infectious disease, did you know they can also help combat cancers.
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Creating Art to Create Change: The Power to Heal & Mobilize Community

Following the initial shock of her melanoma diagnosis and the strain of facing treatments on her own because of COVID-19, Barbara was faced with yet another hurdle. Her arm surgery had left it nearly immobile. Not only was this a problem for her daily functioning, it made it extremely difficult for Barbara to pursue her lifelong passion of art.

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Exciting Melanoma Clinical Trial Results

The annual Society for the Immunotherapy for Cancer (SITC) meeting did not disappoint, despite its virtual format, when it came to new clinical advances for melanoma. Researchers presented data from several important clinical trials and highlighted several novel agents that may boost responses to checkpoint immunotherapy.
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03/05/2021 – Relentless in the Fight: Dr. F. Stephen Hodi

02/23/2021 – Denise Kellen is On a Mission to Advance Melanoma Prevention & Early Detection

02/22/2021 – MRA Announces Two-Part Virtual Event for Melanoma Patients & Caregivers

02/08/2021 – New Journal Publication: Melanoma Models for the Next Generation of Therapies

02/01/2021 – MRA 2021 Dermatology Fellows Award Request for Proposal Now Open

MRA would like to thank our 2021 Scientific Retreat Sponsors