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MRA Meet Up: Acral Melanoma Research Update

On Thursday, November 13, the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) hosted an MRA Meet Up webinar, moderated by MRA's CEO Dr. Marc Hurlbert and CSO Dr. Joan Levy, focused on acral melanoma. The discussion featured Dr. Eugene Semenov, dermatologist and clinician investigator at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Patricia Possik, melanoma researcher at the Sanger Institute and the Brazilian National Cancer Institute. Drs. Semenov and Possik explored what makes acral melanoma distinct from other forms of melanoma, including its unique biology, lack of association with UV exposure, and tendency to develop on hard-to-see areas such as the palms, soles, and under the nails. They shared insights from major ongoing research efforts supported by the Department of Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) and Dr. Possik's recent publication, “Modelling Acral Melanoma in Admixed Brazilians Uncovers Genomic Drivers and Targetable Pathways”.