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  • Apply Now: MRA's Patient Forum and Retreat Travel Scholarship

    The Melanoma Research Alliance is excited to announce a newly created scholarship opportunity for attendees of the 2024 Melanoma Exchange Patient Forum and Scientific Retreat.

    A total of 15 scholarships will be provided by MRA to support patient/advocate participation at the 2024 Patient Forum and Scientific Retreat.

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  • New Melanoma Research Funding

    MRA is pleased to announce its 2023 - 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) for pre-clinical, translational, and early clinical research with the potential to produce unusually high impact, near-term advancements in melanoma prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

    MRA plans to support at least $11.5 million in new funding this funding cycle.

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  • RARE Registry for Patients with Acral & Mucosal Melanoma Now Enrolling

    People impacted by a rare melanoma diagnosis can sometimes feel isolated from the broader melanoma community—but not anymore! Join MRA's RARE Registry — a new direct-to-patient registry for patients with acral & mucosal melanoma — and help us answer critical unanswered questions about rare melanomas!

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  • Trust Your Gut & Other Tips for People Facing Melanoma

    Whether recently diagnosed or well into your journey with melanoma — as a patient, survivor, or caregiver — it's easy to get overwhelmed. Get tips for finding the right doctor, getting accurate information about your disease, advocating for yourself, and getting the support you need.

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  • Having Melanoma Made Me a Better Dermatologist: Dr. Beth Strow’s Story

    Living with melanoma deeply affected the way Dr. Strow practiced dermatology and interacted with her patients. She always emphasized hope when delivering a melanoma diagnosis and leading with compassion was always her priority. “I knew what it was like to sit in their chair and to hear that devastating news,” said Dr. Strow.

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  • Melanoma at 33: A Testament to the Importance of Early Detection

    Before he landed his current office job in the energy sector, Matthew Ruiz worked outdoors for many years. He, along with many of his colleagues in the field, took very few precautions to protect themselves from harmful UV rays. As is the unfortunate reality for many people with a history of significant sun exposure, this lifestyle came full circle for Matthew in 2018 when he was diagnosed with melanoma.

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  • Andrew Smith: Father, Veteran, and Melanoma Survivor

    Andrew Smith was 37 years old when his wife Anna noticed an odd-looking spot on his nose and encouraged him to get it checked out. After visiting his dermatologist, he received the news that the seemingly innocuous spot was melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

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What's New

09/07/2023 – Apply for MRA's Patient Forum and Retreat Travel Scholarship

08/15/2023 – MRA Statement on FDA Approval of Hepzato Kit for Patients with Uveal Melanoma with Liver Metastases

08/03/2023 – 2023 - 2024 Request for Proposals Now Available

07/26/2023 – Compassion, Dignity, & Fashion: Paloma Soledad’s Melanoma Story

07/25/2023 – MRA's Latest Research Report: Reaching for the Stars Now Available

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