Johns Hopkins Medicine | Oct. 6, 2025

Johns Hopkins Medicine | Oct. 6, 2025
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Exploring Today’s Treatments, Trials, and Support

About the Symposium

This Living With Melanoma Symposium, presented in partnership with Johns Hopkins Medicine, brings together nationally recognized experts in oncology, surgery, dermatology, pharmacy, nursing, palliative care, and supportive services. This patient-focused event will provide the latest updates on melanoma treatment, clinical research, and comprehensive care strategies. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, currently undergoing treatment, or navigating survivorship, this symposium offers valuable guidance, inspiration, and access to supportive resources to help you live well with melanoma.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to detect melanoma and skin cancers early through dermatologic surveillance
  • Surgical options and when surgery is indicated in melanoma care
  • The role of genetics—both inherited and acquired—in melanoma and skin cancer
  • Current standard-of-care treatments for advanced melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers
  • What to expect with immunotherapy and targeted therapy—including monitoring and side effects
  • Advances in clinical trials and how to decide if one is right for you
  • Understanding the pharmacist’s role in medication management and supplements
  • Strategies for palliative and symptom-focused care
  • Support services for patients and caregivers—financial, emotional, and practical resources
  • How AIM at Melanoma supports patients throughout every stage of their journey

Individual Presentations

Introduction and Welcome
Overview of the Hopkins Melanoma/Skin Cancer Program
Evan J. Lipson, MD
Associate Professor of Oncology

Surface Surveillance: Detecting and Defeating Skin Cancer Early
Meg Gerstenblith, MD
Clinical Associate, Dermatology


Julie R. Lange, MD
Clinical Co-Director, Melanoma/Skin Cancer Program
Associate Professor of Surgery


Jessica Tao, MD
Assistant Professor of Oncology

Modern Melanoma Medicine: Standard-of-Care Strategies for Advanced Disease
William H. Sharfman, MD
Director, Cutaneous Oncology
Associate Professor of Oncology and Dermatology

Modern Therapies for Patients with Non-Melanoma Advanced Skin Cancers
Evan J. Lipson, MD
Associate Professor of Oncology

Friendly Fire: The Immune System Unleashed
Megan D. Schollenberger, CRNP
Senior Nurse Practitioner

Charting New Paths: Advances in Melanoma Clinical Trials and Therapies
Govind Warrier, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Oncology

From Prescription to Empowerment: Pharmacists role in Melanoma Treatment
Stefanie Houseknecht, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Caring for the Whole Patient: Social Work and Melanoma Support Networks
Laura Vo, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Worker