Melanoma is a type of cancer that forms in cells called melanocytes. It usually forms in skin, but can also form in other tissues such as the eyes or intestines. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning beds can raise the risk of melanoma of the skin. Members of the Melanoma Center do research to improve understanding and management of skin cancers. The center has these broad goals:
- Improve melanoma treatment
- Develop immune system therapies to treat it
- Create targeted therapies against proteins involved in the disease’s spread to other areas
- Identify new genes involved in melanoma susceptibility
- Develop strategies to prevent the disease
- Develop animal models of melanoma
Melanoma Center Leaders
Douglas Grossman, PhD, MD
