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FOR:UM Series – Focus on Research in Uveal Melanoma

Are you a physician, physician-scientist, or basic scientist interested in advancing research on uveal melanoma?

The FOR:UM Series – Focus on Research in Uveal Melanoma – aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between clinicians and researchers working to improve the diagnosis and treatment of uveal melanoma. Join us as we explore the latest advancements in uveal melanoma research, with a focus on translating scientific discoveries into improved patient care.

Hosted by Rizwan Haq, MD, PhD, Director of the Ocular Melanoma Center at Dana-Farber, FOR:UM is a collaborative program of events, including speakers and contributors from:

  • Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Tufts Medical Center

Who Should Attend

  • Clinicians treating patients with uveal melanoma
  • Physician-scientists investigating uveal melanoma
  • Basic scientists focusing on relevant biological pathways

What to Expect

  • Stay up-to-date on the latest research advancements in uveal melanoma
  • Identify opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines
  • Gain a deeper understanding of how your research can contribute to improving patient outcomes

Upcoming and Recent Events

November 18, 2025

4-5 p.m. 
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana Building, 44 Binney St, Boston MA, Second Floor
Room DA-2001A

“Placing New Clinical Data into Context”

Presented by: Ryan Sullivan
Program Director, Cutaneous Medical Oncology
Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
 

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