SJCI Melanoma Symposium, October 2024

Welcome

The Borstein Family Melanoma Program at Saint John’s Cancer Institute and the Melanoma Research Foundation invite you to an educational event on melanoma. This year’s event will be held at the RAND Corporation, a government facility located at the intersection of Main Street and Civic Center Drive in Santa Monica.

• Saturday, October 26th 2024
• From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM PST
• Held at the RAND in Santa Monica
• 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401-3208 (see Google Maps)
• Breakfast, a lite lunch, and refreshments will be provided.

RAND is an operating government facility that is unaffiliated with the event facilitators. Security protocols for the property, including pre-identification, remain in effect for this event. Please arrive early. To gain access to the RAND property, attendees must register for in-person attendance (below) and provide additional information.

Click here for additional information regarding RAND and security requirements for all attendees as well as driving and parking instructions.

Watch via ZOOM

You can also attend virtually via ZOOM, which is provided by the Melanoma Research Foundation.
Click here to register for virtual addendance via Zoom. 

Discussion Topics and Speakers*

8:00 AM - 8:55 AM - Welcome & Overview (Continental breakfast) Rick Essner, MD Professor of Surgical Oncology Co-Director, The Borstein Family Melanoma Program Saint John’s Cancer Institute
Kim Margolin, MD, FACP, FASCO Medical Director The Borstein Family Melanoma Program Saint John’s Cancer Institute
9:00 AM - 9:25 AM - Diagnosis of melanoma-What the patient and dermatologist should know and do Jason R. Litak, MD Dermatologist Santa Monica Dermatology Medical Group Brief Q&A
9:25 AM - 9:50 AM - Principles of surgery for primary melanoma and selected cases of recurrent/metastatic melanoma Rick Essner, MD Professor of Surgical Oncology Co-Director, The Borstein Family Melanoma Program Saint John’s Cancer Institute Brief Q&A
9:50 AM - 10:15 AM - Overview of Current Treatments for Melanoma—From Neo- to Adjuvant to Relapse to Cell Therapy Kim Margolin, MD, FACP, FASCO Medical Director The Borstein Family Melanoma Program Saint John’s Cancer Institute Brief Q&A
10:15 AM - 10:35 AM - Break
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM - Diet and Cancer History Rachel Beller, MS, RDN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Beller Nutritional Institute, LLC Brief Q&A
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM - Late side effects, financial toxicities, and other challenges to living after cancer David Savage, MD Assistant Professor Melanoma and Sarcoma Specialist University of New Mexico Brief Q&A
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM - Melanoma Research Foundation Presentation Debbie Churgai, MA Education Program Manager Melanoma Research Foundation
Giulia Newton, MBA MRF Board Member & Patient Advocate Melanoma Research Foundation
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM - Lunch - Panel Discussion & Q&A Session	All speakers

*Speakers, topics, and times may change. Please check back for updates.

Register for In-Person Attendance

Register today to join the discussion, October 26th, 2024. Seating is limited.

A confirmation email will be sent to the email provided. Please remember to bring your governement-issued photo ID.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Event Facilitators

The Borstein Family Melanoma Program at Saint John’s Cancer Institute

The Borstein Family Foundation Melanoma Program focuses on melanoma, skin, and soft tissue tumors, combining state-of-the-art research with individualized and compassionate patient care.  By applying innovative treatment methods and best-practice models that demonstrate improved outcomes for patients, the Borstein Family Foundation Melanoma Program aims to elevate treatment and outcomes through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to oncologic care. Visit saintjohnscancer.org/melanoma

Melanoma Research Foundation

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to supporting medical research in finding effective treatments and, eventually, a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of melanoma. The MRF is an active advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure. The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers. Visit melanoma.org.