Northwell Cancer Institute | May 2, 2026
Understanding Melanoma: Advances, Care & Community
Presented by AIM at Melanoma and Northwell Cancer Institute, this virtual and in-person symposium brings together leading experts to share the latest advances in melanoma research, treatment, and patient care.
Designed to empower patients, survivors, and caregivers, this program offers clear, accessible education across the full melanoma journey—from prevention and diagnosis to surgical care, emerging therapies, and survivorship.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with specialists during live Q&A sessions and connect with trusted patient resources, leaving with both practical knowledge and a deeper sense of support.
Date: May 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM ET | 8:00 AM CT | 7:00 AM MT | 6:00 PT
Location: This symposium is held both virtually and in-person. Register below for both In-person and Virtual attendance.
Location for In-Person Attendees: Melville Corporate Center II, Workwell Conference Room, 330 S. Service Rd, Melville, NY 330 (free parking)
Presenters & Topics
8:00 AM EST
Registration & Breakfast
9:00 AM ET
Welcome
Richard Carvajal, MD
Deputy Physician-in-Chief
Medical Oncology
Northwell Health Cancer Institute
9:10 AM ET
Melanoma Prevention and Diagnosis
Sheila Shaighany, MD
Dermatologist
Co-Director
Inpatient Dermatology Consultative Service
Zuckerberg Cancer Center
9:30 AM ET
Surgical Management for Advanced Melanoma
Bhuv Singh, MD, PhD
Surgical Director
Northwell Health Skin Cancer Program
9:50 AM ET
Survivorship
Diana Martins-Welch, MD, FACP
Palliative Care Specialist Director
Supportive Oncology Zuckerberg Cancer Center
10:10 AM ET
Live Q&A Followed by a Break
10:35 AM ET
Neo-Adjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy
Shaheer Khan, DO
Medical Oncologist
Northwell Health Cancer Institute
10:55 AM ET
Cell Therapy for Melanoma
Craig Devoe, MD
Medical Oncologist Chief
Medical Oncology and Hematology
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Research Investigator
Northwell Health Cancer Institute
11:15 AM ET
Early Phase Clinical Trials and Melanoma Treatment
Geraldine O’Sullivan, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
START Center for Cancer Research
11:35 AM ET
Patient Resources
Ann Garst Taylor, CVA
Director Community Engagement
AIM at Melanoma Foundation
11:45 AM ET
Live Q&A