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MRF Stewardship Report Fall/Winter 2018
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Melanoma Research Foundation Stewardship Report
RESEARCH
EDUCATE
ADVOCATE
Fall/Winter 2018
Mission Statement
The Melanoma Research Foundation is committed to advancing lifesaving melanoma RESEARCH, increasing EDUCATION about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease and leading global ADVOCACY efforts to promote policies and initiatives that are most needed by the melanoma community. This critical work is made possible by the steadfast commitment, constant innovation and unwavering generosity of a community united in the fight against melanoma. Guided by the principles of responsible stewardship and continued progress, this report shares some recent highlights of what we have accomplished together.
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Table of Contents
Mission Statement ................. 1
Global Coalition..................... 9
#GetNaked Gets Real ......... 3
Ocular Melanoma.................. 11
Research .................................... 5
Reach......................................... 14
Education .................................. 7
Community.............................. 16
Advocacy................................. 8
#GetNaked Gets Real
In honor of Melanoma Awareness Month, the MRF unveiled a new look for its award-winning melanoma early detection campaign. Instead of professional models, the #GetNaked campaign celebrates the images and stories of real melanoma patients, survivors and caregivers in our community.
#GetNaked Stories
JACKIE “While my friends were applying for jobs and graduate school, my doctor told me not to make plans beyond five years.” Read Jackie’s Story
JOE “One month before our wedding, I noticed a lump.” Read Joe’s Story
MISSY “We had just had a full checkup. It changed that suddenly.” Read Missy’s Story
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#GetNaked Gets Real
#GetNaked on YouTube
#GetNaked in Times Square!
l Go behind the scenes for the sights and stories of the #GetNaked photo shoot!
l The new campaign was broadcast for three months in Times Square, New York City, gaining approximately 1.3 million impressions.
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Research
RESEARCH FUNDING In 2018, the MRF has awarded over $1.5 million in research funding.
Established Investigator AWARDS
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MRF RESEARCH FUNDING NOW TOTALS OVER $16.8 MILLION 2018 grant recipients included four focused on rare melanoma subtypes:
RESEARCH GRANTS FUNDED IN 2018
Career Development AWARDS l Two ocular melanoma-focused grants Medical Student AWARDS l The most ever given in a single year
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l Ocular melanoma (2) l Mucosal melanoma (1) l Pediatric melanoma (1)
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GRANT SPOTLIGHT
Walter Fast, Ph.D. was awarded a one-year MRF CURE OM PILOT PROPOSAL FOCUSED ON GNAQ/11 MUTANT UVEAL MELANOMA.
$100,000
l This $100,000 grant was made possible through the efforts of the MRF and the generosity of Jack Odell, John Dagres and their supporters. l More information about Dr. Fast’s research is available on the MRF blog.
MelanoMa ReseaRch Foundation
Cure OM Ocular Melanoma
Grant With New Funding Support
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Research
GRANT OPPORTUNITY
MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONS In collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) melanoma Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs), the MRF sponsored a second workshop on melanoma brain metastases (MBM). Findings from the meeting are being published in a white paper.
2018 PARTNERSHIP WITH BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB (BMS)
The MRF Breakthrough Consortium convened a meeting of melanoma thought leaders at ASCO 2018 to discuss new initiatives and opportunities for collaboration.
Since 1998:
Presentations given by 69 MRF grant recipients
l MRFBC-BMS YOUNG INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH TEAM AWARD to Advance the Field of Translational Immuno-Oncology
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Career Development AWARDS
83
181
Publications
Medical Student AWARDS
46
Clinical Trials
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Applications are currently under review. This grant will be awarded in early 2019.
Established Investigator AWARDS
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Patents
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Education
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