MKM Melanoma Research Fund

MKM Melanoma Research Fund

Funder: Melanoma Know More (OH, US)

Geographic Scope: Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana

Focus Areas: Medical research devoted to ending melanoma; programs that support research and increase opportunities for finding a cure through work with leading melanoma and cancer research individuals and organizations.

Eligibility: 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Organizations

Award Frequency: Annual grants awarded in December

Past Recipients Include:

The Ohio State University - Research on the molecular diagnosis of ocular melanoma, identifying novel targets for therapy of ocular melanoma and studying hereditary predisposition to ocular melanoma

University of Cincinnati - Research on challenging melanoma cells with uniquely designed new drugs

University of Cincinnati Department of Dermatology - Research on the regulation of human pigmentation and the response of human melanocytes to ultraviolet radiation

The University of Toledo - Research on the role of epigenetic regulators in melanocyte development, response to ultraviolet radiation, and in the oncogenic transformation of melanocytes to melanoma

Contact Information

Email: rene@melanomaknowmore.com

Phone: 513-946-7130

Address: Melanoma Know More, 1916 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214

Background

Melanoma Know More established a "Designated Fund" for the purposes of melanoma research in December 2021. This restricted fund uses its income and principal to further the mission and endeavors of Melanoma Know More.