The 2026 Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma Patient & Caregiver Symposium will be on April 17 through April 19, 2026, in Miami, FL and in collaboration with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute! Join OM patients and caregivers from across the US for a weekend of in-person learning about the latest news in research and treatment development, OM education, patient support resources and more.

** IMPORTANT: Please note that this event will take place in-person ONLY. We understand that not everyone will be able to attend, so all sessions will be recorded and available shortly after the event. **

Hotel Accommodations

Rooms are available for attendees at (RATE TBA) + tax per night. To reserve a room, click the link for the (HOTEL NAME TBA). For dates outside of Friday, April 17th to Sunday, April 19th, the room rate is set by the hotel and not under contract with the Melanoma Research Foundation.

We invite you to be part of this meaningful event, where community, research, and hope come together. Register now and take part in a weekend dedicated to support, education, and progress.

Other Hotel Recommendations

If you choose not to use the MRF's hotel room block at (HOTEL NAME), please see other hotel options close by:

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Miami Downtown/Medical Center

** Please note that the hotels listed above, the room rate is set by the hotel and not under contract with the Melanoma Research Foundation. Thank you! **

Scholarship Application Information

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is pleased to provide a limited number of travel scholarships to 2026 Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma Patient & Caregiver Symposium attendees who demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Registration is required for an application to be considered. If approved, awardees will receive up to $500 for reimbursement of economy transportation (airfare, train, mileage, etc.). The MRF DOES NOT provide reimbursement for non-economy transportation. The MRF will provide hotel accommodation for attendees within a room block at (HOTEL NAME TBA). For dates outside of the symposium, hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the awardee.

Please note, meals and incidentals, including but not limited to the following, DO NOT qualify for reimbursement: food, beverages, alcohol, wi-fi, entertainment (including in-room entertainment such as movies, mini-bar, etc.)

Reimbursement for travel expenses is only available after the conclusion and participation in the symposium. The scholarship deadline is Monday, March 2nd, 2026, at 5:00PM ET. Award notifications will be sent out Monday, March 9th, 2026. Email cureom@melanoma.org for more information.