Protecting DoD Melanoma Research Funding Support for US Military Servicemembers and Veterans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-糖心Vlog/ --聽The (MRF) to host a congressional briefing on "Research that Honors our Past Warfighters and Protects those to Come". US servicemembers and veterans face elevated melanoma risk due to occupational sun exposure and other-service related factors. Servicemembers have a 63% greater chance of melanoma incidence than civilians.
This timely briefing will examine research support focused on the prevention, early detection and treatment of melanoma among military populations. Additional focus will highlight the impact of the Department of Defense's Congressionally Direct Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Melanoma Research Program (MRP) established in 2019 with an initial $10 million appropriation. The MRP has received $220 million from FY2019 through FY2025 in support of innovative melanoma research benefiting both the military community and broader population.
Media are encouraged to attend. Interviews with speakers will be available following the briefing.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Congressional Briefing 鈥� Research that Honors our Past Warfighters and Protects Those to Come
When: Wednesday, February 11; 12:00-1:00pm; Lunch Provided
Where: Rayburn HOB, Room 2043
Hosted by: Melanoma Research Foundation
PANELISTS
Joseph Leonelli, Chief Planning & Requirements Officer, Naval Intelligence Activity
Amie Bunker, Program Manager, Melanoma Research Program (MRP)
Kristina Baum, Former Consumer Reviewer, MRP
Vito Rebecca, MRP FY2021 Grant Awardee, Johns Hopkins University
Ashani Weeraratna, MRP's Melanoma Academy Career Guide, Johns Hopkins University
Media Contact
James Merrick, MPA, Melanoma Research Foundation, 1 2025793450, [email protected]
SOURCE Melanoma Research Foundation
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