UW Health Carbone Cancer Center | Aug. 23, 2025

Empowering Patients Through Education, Innovation, and Multidisciplinary Care

Join us for a half-day symposium focused on the latest advances in melanoma care, hosted by the UW Health Carbone Cancer Center. This patient-centered event brings together leading clinicians and researchers from multiple specialties to share insights into cutting-edge melanoma detection, treatment, and research.

The symposium is designed to inform and empower patients, caregivers, and members of the melanoma community by showcasing how a multidisciplinary approach improves patient outcomes. Attendees will gain knowledge about recent developments in dermatology, surgery, radiation therapy, and clinical trials, as well as resources available for support and engagement.


Dermatology Advances in Melanoma Detection and Surveillance 
Connie Wang, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Dermatology

   
Surgical Advances in Melanoma    
Heather Neuman, MD
Associate Professor
Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care
Department of Surgery

Clinical Studies to Improve Outcomes for Advanced Stage Melanoma
Vincent T. Ma, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care
Department of Medicine
Department of Dermatology (Affiliate)

Novel Uses of Radiation Therapy in Melanoma
Adam Burr, M.D., PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Human Oncology

Lab Insights Offer a Better Tomorrow for Melanoma Patients 
Mark R Albertini, MD
Professor
Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care
Department of Medicine
Department of Dermatology (Affiliate)
Chief of Oncology, Madison VAH