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.
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.
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.
Annual Progress Reports
Explore MRA's annual progress reports to learn about our latest initiatives and achievements.
Media
See past press releases and contact our Communications & Engagement team.
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About MRA
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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.
Careers
Explore opportunities to join Team MRA.
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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
Commemorating Indigenous Peoples’ Day: 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
Engaging Kids and Families in Sun Safety: The Sunscreaming Summer Graphic 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
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June 26, 2024
Stage 4 Mucosal Melanoma to No Evidence of Disease: Dane Thorp's Journey
May 30, 2024
Melanoma Awareness Month 2024: In Case You Missed It
May 13, 2024
Kelly McWhinney's Melanoma Journey of Perseverance and Perspective
April 29, 2024
Melanoma Awareness Month: Ways to Get Involved
April 18, 2024
Why I Step – Jeff Heaser
March 21, 2024
Overcoming Melanoma and Finding Purpose: Brittanny Groover's Story
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
January 23, 2024
Where Innovation Meets Impact: MRA 2023 Annual Report
January 22, 2024
Overcoming Brain Mets & LMD: Sean Wachter’s Melanoma Journey
December 11, 2023
Registration Now Open: MRA's 2024 Patient Forum
November 15, 2023
Perseverance through Advanced Melanoma: Clay Hummer
November 11, 2023
A Message from Our CEO on Veterans Day
November 8, 2023
Navy Veteran Ashlynn Soellner's Melanoma Journey
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February 20, 2025
MRA Meet Ups: Clinical Trials and the Current State of TIL Therapy - TILVANCE-301
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 21, 2024
MRA Meet Ups: Be Your Biggest Advocate - Navigating a Melanoma Diagnosis
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
Commemorating Indigenous Peoples’ Day: What American Indian/Alaska Native People Should Know About Melanoma
October 28, 2024
Prioritizing Sun Protection for the Outdoor Enthusiast Community: Bimini Bay Outfitters
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 4, 2024
2025 Scientific Retreat & Patient Forum Scholarship
August 28, 2024
Investigating CAR-T Cell Therapy for Advanced Melanoma
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January 2, 2022
Championing Clinical Trials
September 6, 2021
Mark, Stage 4 Melanoma, & a Personalized Vaccine Clinical Trial
July 7, 2021
Setting the Groundwork for Patient-Centric 1st in Human Clinical Trial Funding Opportunities
December 11, 2020
Exciting End of Year Melanoma Clinical Trial Results
November 10, 2020
Gail: Stage 4 to NED (No Evidence of Disease) Through a Clinical Trial
June 26, 2020
Painting a Portrait of the Melanoma Clinical Trial Participant
May 29, 2020
From Dermatology to Treatment: Second Opinions, Clinical Trials & becoming Your Own Best Advocate
February 8, 2020
Clinical Trials to Watch: Intralesional Therapies for Melanoma
February 7, 2020
Stage 4 Melanoma, a Vaccine Clinical Trial, and the Power of Family & Faith
November 2, 2019
Bob Enrolls in Clinical Trial Testing NeoAdjuvant Therapy for Melanoma
June 7, 2019
Fighting For Her Life with a Clinical trial
May 15, 2019
Clinical Trials to Watch: Turning Cold Tumors Hot
February 24, 2019
Fight Back Give Back with Clinical Trials
October 1, 2018
For Kimberly, Clinical Trials Were a Leap of Faith
December 5, 2017
Introducing Clinical Trial Navigator: Start Searching Today
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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
Commemorating Indigenous Peoples’ Day: 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
Engaging Kids and Families in Sun Safety: The Sunscreaming Summer Graphic Novel
September 26, 2024
Clinical Trials to Watch: September 2024
September 12, 2024
WATSKIN Founder Lois Robbins' Journey from Diagnosis to Stylish Sun Protection
September 4, 2024
2025 Scientific Retreat & Patient Forum Scholarship
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
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February 5, 2024
Melanoma Immunotherapies & Immune-related Adverse Events: A Conversation with 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 13, 2023
Clinical Trials to Watch: December 2023
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
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
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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 21, 2024
MRA Meet Ups: Be Your Biggest Advocate - Navigating a Melanoma Diagnosis
October 30, 2024
Commemorating Indigenous Peoples’ Day: What American Indian/Alaska Native People Should Know About Melanoma
September 26, 2024
Clinical Trials to Watch: September 2024
September 4, 2024
2025 Scientific Retreat & Patient Forum Scholarship
August 28, 2024
Investigating CAR-T Cell Therapy for Advanced Melanoma
July 26, 2024
RARE Registry: Providing Hope Through Innovation
July 19, 2024
MRA's Latest Research Report: We Are Melanoma Research
May 30, 2024
Melanoma Awareness Month 2024: In Case You Missed It
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
March 28, 2024
What Melanoma Patients Need to Know About AMTAGVI
March 11, 2024
The Future of Immunotherapy & Cell-based Therapies
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February 20, 2025
MRA Meet Ups: Clinical Trials and the Current State of TIL Therapy - TILVANCE-301
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 21, 2024
MRA Meet Ups: Be Your Biggest Advocate - Navigating a Melanoma Diagnosis
September 4, 2024
2025 Scientific Retreat & Patient Forum Scholarship
July 26, 2024
RARE Registry: Providing Hope Through Innovation
July 19, 2024
MRA's Latest Research Report: We Are Melanoma Research
May 30, 2024
Melanoma Awareness Month 2024: In Case You Missed It
April 29, 2024
Melanoma Awareness Month: Ways to Get Involved
April 18, 2024
Why I Step – Jeff Heaser
March 11, 2024
The Future of Immunotherapy & Cell-based Therapies
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
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