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Research Advocacy Participate in the 2020 Grant Review Process Research Advocacy Participate in the 2020 Grant Review Process Melanoma patients, caregivers and advocates are invited to join a research grant review panel. Apply today! Advocacy 2020 Advocacy Summit & Hill Day Advocacy Register Today! Be the voice of the melanoma community on Capitol Hill! Register for the MRF Advocacy Summit & Hill Day, March 8-10, 2020 in Washington, DC. Ocular Melanoma VISION: The Patient-Powered Ocular Melanoma Registry Ocular Melanoma VISION: The Patient-Powered Ocular Melanoma Registry An exciting update on the first-of-its-kind patient-powered ocular melanoma registry! Patients & Caregivers Attend a Patient Symposium near you in 2020! Patients & Caregivers Attend a Patient Symposium near you in 2020! Learn the latest news in research and treatment development at free patient and caregiver meetings held across the US. Research and Science Apply for a 2020 Research Grant! Research and Science Apply for a 2020 Research Grant! The MRF is committed to supporting researchers at every stage of their careers. Download the RFP and apply for a 2020 MRF Research Award before the deadline of March 2, 2020. The MRF’s mission is to eradicate melanoma by accelerating medical RESEARCH while EDUCATING to and ADVOCATING for the melanoma community. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Melanoma claims the lives of nearly 7,000 Americans every year. Melanoma is the leading cause of cancer death in young women ages 25 – 30 and the second leading cause of cancer death in women ages 30-35. Learn more about melanoma 9 out of 10 cases are considered to be preventable. FEATURED EVENT 2020 Advocacy Summit & Hill Day March 8-10, 2020 Join melanoma patients, survivors and caregivers from across the United States at our largest advocacy event of the year – be the voice of the melanoma community on Capitol Hill! Upcoming Events 2020 Advocacy Summit & Hill Day Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol Sunday, March 8, 2020 9th Annual Eyes on a Cure: Patient & Caregiver Symposium DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Friday, April 17, 2020 Patient Symposium – Columbus, OH Eye and Ear Institute Saturday, May 2, 2020 Patient Symposium – Philadelphia, PA Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue Friday, May 8, 2020 Patient Symposium – Los Angeles, CA City of Hope Saturday, May 9, 2020 View All Events Latest News An Exciting Update on VISION: the CURE OM Patient-Reported Registry This week, the MRF announced a transformational new partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center (MGHCC) to advance the development Read more. MD Anderson’s Hussein Tawbi, MD, PhD Named to President’s Council on Science and Technology January 29, 2020 – Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to appoint MD Anderson’s Hussein Tawbi, MD, PhD Read more. Leading Melanoma Organizations Applaud Congress for Supporting $20 Million for Defense-Funded Melanoma Research WASHINGTON, DC, December 19, 2019 – The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) and the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) applaud Congress for approving $20 million in Read more. #EyeGetDilated: Shea B. Guest blog post by Shea Biurski, daughter of CURE OM Patient Steering Committee member and #EyeGetDilated advocate Sam Buirski: I Read more. VIEW ALL NEWS Treatment Center Finder Although the MRF cannot recommend a specific doctor or clinic, the Melanoma Treatment Center Finder will help you find a cancer center in your area that specializes in treating melanoma. Please remember to use the information you receive as a starting point in your search for a healthcare team that best meets your needs. All information regarding your treatment should be discussed with your healthcare professional. 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