March 31, 2026
About Us
Meet the MRF.
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and the treatment of melanoma. The MRF is an active advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure. The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers.
Our Mission
To eradicate melanoma by accelerating medical research while educating and advocating for the melanoma community.
Latest MRF News
Blogs |
May 2026
Melanoma Changed My Life—This Is Why Early De…
My name is Christine, but many people know me as Ceejay. I’m a stage IIIb melanoma survivor, and my journey with skin cancer has completely changed my life. My melan…
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Blogs |
May 2026
A Stage IV Melanoma Thriver’s Commitment to A…
Guest blog post by Cheryl Stratos: “In 2009, I was diagnosed with Stage IV melanoma—at a time when there were little to no effective treatment options. It was a mom…
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Blogs
Honoring Our Beloved Steve’s Dedication to t… Learn More
Blogs
Melanoma Caregiver Shares How the MRF and the … Learn More
Blogs
Prevention and Early Detection are Key: Why I C… Learn More
Press Release
Jason Chambers Teams Up with the Melanoma Rese… Learn More
Blogs
15th Annual Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma P… Learn More
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Meet Our Team
The MRF is led by a dedicated staff, Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Committee united in a common mission: to bring about a world without melanoma.
