About Melanoma
About Melanoma
Overview
Learn about all things melanoma — prevention, types, stages, and more.
Melanoma 101
Get answers to the most common FAQ about the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Types of Melanoma
Educate yourself on cutaneous, acral, mucosal, and uveal melanoma.
Early Detection
Know what to look for to identify melanoma earlier.
Melanoma Staging
Determine your prognosis and identify the best treatment plan for you.
Prevention
Understand your risk for melanoma and ways to practice prevention.
Melanoma & Skin of Color
Learn more about the risks of melanoma among people of color.
Melanoma Stories
Explore inspiring stories of melanoma patients, caregivers, and advocates.
For Patients
For Patients
Patient Overview
Learn about available resources, from treatment options to clinical trials and more.
Just Diagnosed
Ten things you can do to get up to speed as you start your melanoma journey.
Screening & Diagnosis
Learn more about screenings, biopsies, biomarkers, and more.
Case Studies
Explore insights on innovative treatment approaches and emerging research.
Treatment Options
Understand the various treatment options available for melanoma.
Clinical Trials
Your treatment approach is a big decision. See if clinical trials are a potential option for you.
Patient Resources
Our patient support community, patient assistance programs, travel support, and more.
Melanoma Biorepository: Donate Tissue
MRA's new biorepository collects tissues from patients with all subtypes of melanoma.
Research
Research
Research Overview
See MRA's impact as the world's largest nonprofit funder of melanoma research.
Priority Areas
MRA funds research across the melanoma spectrum. Learn more about our priority areas.
MRA Grant Awards
Explore MRA's vast research portfolio.
Funding Opportunities
Throughout the year, we invite the research community to apply for funding.
Scientific Retreat
Read our most recent Retreat Report, explore sponsorship opportunities, and more.
RARE Registry
Join a groundbreaking research effort led by patients to advance melanoma research.
Researcher Resources
MRA has developed numerous resources to support researchers.
News
News
Blog
Read patient stories, research updates, and the latest news in melanoma.
Email Newsletters
Sign up to receive regular updates from the Melanoma Research Alliance.
Media
See past press releases and contact our Communications & Engagement team.
Patient Webinars
Connect with the melanoma community, learn about important topics, share insights and experiences, and ask questions.
Annual Progress Reports
Learn about our latest initiatives and achievements.
Get Involved
Get Involved
Donate
Ways You Can Help
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Clinical Trials
Events
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Corporate Partnerships
Workplace Giving
Planned Giving
About MRA
About MRA
MRA Overview & Mission
Our mission is to end suffering and death due to melanoma by collaborating with many stakeholders to accelerate powerful research.
Board of Directors
Meet MRA's distinguished board members, who govern and advise MRA's endeavors.
Leadership Council
MRA's council members are committed to research, patient engagement, and advocacy.
Our Team
Meet the members of our dedicated and passionate team.
Advisory Boards
Our Grant Review Committee, Dermatology Council, Scientific Advisory Panel, and Medical Advisory Panel.
Financials
See why MRA is considered a highly effective charity that exceeds industry standards.
Annual Progress Reports
Learn about our latest initiatives and achievements.
Careers
Explore opportunities to join Team MRA.
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January 26, 2026
Clinical Trials Testing T Cell Receptor Cell Therapy: Immatics’ PRAME Program
January 23, 2026
Over 112,000 Americans Estimated to Be Diagnosed with Invasive Melanoma in 2026
January 20, 2026
A Life Changing Diagnosis: Leah Koskinen’s Melanoma Journey
November 24, 2025
Melanoma Research Alliance Launches Melanoma Biorepository to Advance Research and Patient Care
November 24, 2025
When Hope Meets Action for Uveal Melanoma
November 24, 2025
Unlocking New Frontiers in Melanoma Treatment with Next-Generation Cellular Therapies
November 24, 2025
The Evolution of Melanoma Care and Beyond
November 24, 2025
Advancing Early Melanoma Detection
November 24, 2025
Powering Global Progress: How MRA is Driving International Collaboration in Melanoma Research
November 13, 2025
MRA Meet Up: Acral Melanoma Research Update
November 13, 2025
Biomarker Testing in Melanoma: Cancer Biomarker Awareness Day
October 30, 2025
Highlighting Patient Voices in Rare Melanoma Research: MRA’s RARE Registry at JADPRO 2025
October 28, 2025
Melanoma Clinical Trials to Watch: October 2025
September 29, 2025
MRA Meet Ups: Unlocking LAG-3 – New Frontiers in Combination Immunotherapy for Melanoma
September 8, 2025
2026 Melanoma > Exchange Patient Forum Scholarship
September 4, 2025
Interview with Dr. Kasey Couts: Advancing Research in Rare Melanomas
August 27, 2025
Doubling Down: Brandon Barniea Bets Big on Combination Therapy
August 21, 2025
Clinical Trials Testing Combination Immunotherapy for High-Risk and Advanced Melanoma: Regeneron’s LAG-3 Program
August 15, 2025
From Frustration to Innovation: How Samantha Lawi Created a Kid-Friendly Sunscreen
July 31, 2025
Melanoma Clinical Trials to Watch: July 2025
July 21, 2025
SŌL LABS: How Melanoma Survivor Seth Nelson is Changing the Face of Sun Care
July 2, 2025
MRA Meet Ups: Oncolytic Immunotherapy, Clinical Trials, & the Emerging RP1 Treatment
June 30, 2025
From Melanoma Patient to Caregiver: Leah Adams' Story
June 23, 2025
Balancing Benefit and Risk: Managing Immunotherapy Side Effects in Melanoma
June 19, 2025
MRA's Latest Research Report: Powering Progress Together
May 30, 2025
Melanoma Awareness Month 2025: In Case You Missed It
May 15, 2025
Melanoma: Know the Facts, Rare Subtypes, and What's New in Research
May 13, 2025
Hope Through Research: Jim Day's RP1 Clinical Trial Experience
May 12, 2025
From Diagnosis to Detection: How Catching Cancer Early Saved Lainie Jones’ Life—Seven Times
May 7, 2025
MRA Meet Ups: Early Detection, Remote Telemedicine, and AI
May 1, 2025
Fueling Breakthroughs: The Melanoma Research Alliance Announces $9.3M Melanoma Research Investment
April 28, 2025
Melanoma Awareness Month: Ways to Get Involved
April 24, 2025
Keeping Her Eye on Grace: Ashley McCrary’s Journey with Ocular Melanoma
April 22, 2025
Fighting Metastatic Melanoma: Brie Garrison’s Story
April 21, 2025
The TILVANCE-301 Trial: Expanding a Patient’s Own Tumor-Fighting Cells to Generate a Long-Term Response in Advanced Melanoma
March 27, 2025
Jenn Schultz: A Journey of Resilience, Advocacy, and Hope
March 18, 2025
Scanxiety: Understanding, Managing, & Thriving Beyond the Fear
March 5, 2025
Recordings from MRA's 2025 Patient Forum Now Available
February 23, 2025
Over 104,000 Americans Estimated to Be Diagnosed with Invasive Melanoma in 2025
February 20, 2025
MRA Meet Ups: Clinical Trials and the Current State of TIL Therapy - TILVANCE-301
February 10, 2025
Explore MRA's Newest Patient Resource: Melanoma Case Studies
January 28, 2025
Clinical Trials to Watch: January 2025
January 27, 2025
Susan Pack’s Melanoma Story
January 6, 2025
MRA Meet Ups: Acral Melanoma Research Update
December 20, 2024
MRA Meet Ups: Researcher Connection - CAR-T Cell Therapy for Advanced Melanoma
November 26, 2024
We Are Melanoma Research: MRA 2024 Annual Report
November 25, 2024
George Mannes' Acral Melanoma Story
November 21, 2024
MRA Meet Ups: Be Your Biggest Advocate - Navigating a Melanoma Diagnosis
October 30, 2024
What American Indian/Alaska Native People Should Know About Melanoma
October 28, 2024
Prioritizing Sun Protection for the Outdoor Enthusiast Community: Bimini Bay Outfitters
October 25, 2024
Fun Sun Health and Safety for Kids, Sunscreaming Summer Novel
September 26, 2024
Clinical Trials to Watch: September 2024
September 23, 2024
IGNYTE-3 Trial: Harnessing the Power of Viruses to Activate the Immune System and Treat Advanced Melanoma
September 12, 2024
WATSKIN Founder Lois Robbins' Journey from Diagnosis to Stylish Sun Protection
September 4, 2024
2025 Scientific Retreat & Patient Forum Scholarship
August 28, 2024
Investigating CAR-T Cell Therapy for Advanced Melanoma
July 30, 2024
Sun Safety Spotlight: Dawn Stringer’s Early-Stage Melanoma Diagnosis
July 26, 2024
RARE Registry: Providing Hope Through Innovation
July 19, 2024
MRA's Latest Research Report: We Are Melanoma Research
June 26, 2024
Stage 4 Mucosal Melanoma to No Evidence of Disease: Dane Thorp's Journey
June 21, 2024
What to Know About the Different Types of Cutaneous Melanoma
June 17, 2024
AI and Melanoma: Innovation for the Future
May 30, 2024
Melanoma Awareness Month 2024: In Case You Missed It
May 30, 2024
Reflecting on Melanoma Awareness Month and Understanding Your Risk for Melanoma
May 13, 2024
Kelly McWhinney's Melanoma Journey of Perseverance and Perspective
May 1, 2024
Melanoma Research Alliance Announces $12.6 Million Investment in Cutting Edge Melanoma Research
April 29, 2024
Melanoma Awareness Month: Ways to Get Involved
April 18, 2024
Why I Step – Jeff Heaser
April 15, 2024
Neoadjuvant Therapy and the Melanoma Standard of Care: Where Does it Fit In?
March 28, 2024
What Melanoma Patients Need to Know About AMTAGVI
March 26, 2024
Melanoma Research Alliance and Antidote Improve the Clinical Trial Navigator Experience for Patients and Caregivers
March 21, 2024
Overcoming Melanoma and Finding Purpose: Brittanny Groover's Story
March 11, 2024
The Future of Immunotherapy & Cell-based Therapies
February 28, 2024
Toni English's Journey from Mucosal Melanoma Patient to Advocate
February 27, 2024
Recordings from MRA's 2024 Patient Forum
February 20, 2024
Improving Communication With Your Melanoma Care Team
February 16, 2024
Melanoma Research Alliance Applauds FDA Approval of First Cellular Therapy in Melanoma
February 5, 2024
Melanoma Immunotherapy and Side Effects, Insights from Dr. Alexandra-Chloé Villani
January 26, 2024
100,000 Americans Estimated to be Diagnosed with Invasive Melanoma in 2024
January 23, 2024
Where Innovation Meets Impact: MRA 2023 Annual Report
January 22, 2024
Overcoming Brain Mets & LMD: Sean Wachter’s Melanoma Journey
January 8, 2024
New Research Alert: Melanoma and Microbiota: Current Understanding and Future Directions
December 14, 2023
Mindfulness During the Holidays: Tips for the Melanoma Community
December 13, 2023
Clinical Trials to Watch: December 2023
December 12, 2023
Shop for the Holidays and Give Back to MRA
December 11, 2023
Registration Now Open: MRA's 2024 Patient Forum
November 15, 2023
Perseverance through Advanced Melanoma: Clay Hummer
November 13, 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Imaging in Melanoma Care: An Update
November 11, 2023
A Message from Our CEO on Veterans Day
November 9, 2023
Melanoma Risk in the Military Community
November 8, 2023
Navy Veteran Ashlynn Soellner's Melanoma Journey
November 6, 2023
What Veteran's Day Means to the MRA Team
October 26, 2023
A History of Sunburns and an Early Stage Melanoma Diagnosis: Jill Roth
October 23, 2023
What Melanoma Patients Need to Know about Hepzato Kit
October 19, 2023
Adjuvant Therapy: Is More Better or is Less More?
October 16, 2023
Advancing Research after a Rare Diagnosis: Janet Yannelli's Acral Melanoma Journey
October 13, 2023
MRA Statement on Expanded Approval of Nivolumab to Patients with Stage 2 Disease
September 30, 2023
A Message from Our CEO on Rare Cancer Day
September 20, 2023
Thriving after Advanced Melanoma at 26: John Elson’s Story
September 18, 2023
Dr. Hussein Tawbi: Opdualag Clinical Trial Updates
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