What’s New in Melanoma Management 2025: An Educational Symposium for Patients and Caregivers

Saturday, December 13th, 2025, at 10:00AM to 12:00PM CT

Melanoma Research Foundation

Together Against Melanoma: An Educational Symposium for Patients and Caregivers

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About this event

Join the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) for a virtual patient symposium about cutaneous (skin) melanoma from 10:00am - 12:00pm CT on Saturday, December 13, 2025.  During this symposium, participants will learn the latest in diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care, featuring experts from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.


To view additional information on important topics to melanoma patients, visit the MRF's YouTube Page. The symposium will be recorded and available on-demand following the event. 

Agenda

10:00AM - 10:05AM MRF Welcome

Debbie Churgai, Senior Education Program Manager, MRF

10:05AM - 10:15AM Patient Testimonials

10:15AM - 10:30AM Melanoma Overview

Michael Davies, MD, PhD

Professor, Chair, Melanoma Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

10:30AM - 10:50AM Neoadjuvant Therapy

Ashley Holder, MD, FACS

Associate Professor, Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

10:50AM - 11:10AM Cell Therapy

Roda Amaria, MD

Professor, Melanoma Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

11:10AM - 11:30 AM Diet and the Microbiome

Erez Baruch, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor, Melanoma Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

11:30AM - 11:50AM Survivorship

Michelle Rohlfs, MSN

Manager, Advanced Practice Provider, Melanoma Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

11:50PM - 12:00PM Closing Remarks

Debbie Churgai, Senior Education Program Manager

Michael Davies, MD, PhD

Professor, Chair, Melanoma Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

12:00PM ADJOURN

**NOTE: All times listed above are in US central time zone. Thank you.

Moderator

  • Debbie Churgai

    Melanoma Research Foundation

    Senior Education Program Manager

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