Program areas at MRF
The mrf is committed to advancing a broad scientific agenda across the disciplines of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Although the mrf has achieved a number of important scientific milestones, much more work remains to be done. To this end, the mrf funds a spectrum of Research grants, scientific initiatives, and programs for cutaneous Melanoma and rarer Melanoma subtypes (e.g. Ocular, pediatric, acral and mucosal Melanoma). Its Research grant program is a competitive, peer-reviewed Research grant program for investigator-initiated Research has been in existence since 1998. Mrf-supported Research is open to medical students through senior investigative teams and encompass.
The mrf has a robust education program aimed at educating patients and physicians about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Melanoma, as well as increasing overall awareness of the disease. In addition, the mrf maintains a large portfolio of free educational materials that can be used at fundraisers, doctors' offices, schools, and health fairs.part of the mrf's educational offerings also include patient-focused educational symposia throughout the u.s., impacting nearly 1,500 people touched by Melanoma. These symposia provide Melanoma patients and the people who support them the opportunity to learn from leading Melanoma experts on the most current prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and Research information.
The mrf's advocacy program is a platform for those affected by Melanoma to share their voice and transform Melanoma care. Patients, caregivers, survivors, healthcare professionals and partners all play a critical role in the advancement of better outcomes for the over one million americans living with Melanoma and their loved ones.