Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center | Sept. 13, 2025
Empowering Patients with the Latest Advances and Support in Melanoma Care
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 9am ET / 8am CT / 7am MT / 6am PT
Join us for an empowering hybrid symposium — attend in person at the Newman Alumni Center in Coral Gables, FL, or online from anywhere in the country. Registration is required for both options.
The Living With Melanoma Symposium brings together leading experts from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and beyond to share the latest advancements, treatment options, and supportive resources designed to help you navigate your melanoma journey with confidence and hope.
This free, patient-centered event offers a unique opportunity to:
- Learn about cutting-edge treatments for melanoma, including surgery, systemic therapies, and emerging cell therapies
- Understand the role of specialized procedures like Mohs surgery in melanoma care
- Explore management strategies for advanced and uveal melanoma
- Connect with experts during interactive Q&A sessions to get your questions answered
- Discover valuable patient resources and support networks to help you thrive beyond diagnosis
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or a NED melanoma survivor, this symposium is designed to provide you with practical knowledge, inspiration, and community support.
Location (for in-person attendees):
Newman Alumni Center
Multi-Purpose Room
6200 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Parking & Directions – Newman Alumni Center
Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from top melanoma specialists and patient advocates dedicated to improving your care and quality of life.
Register below to secure your spot — whether online or in person — and take an active role in your health journey.
Individual Presentations
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Registration and Breakfast for In-Person Attendees
9:00 am – 9:10 am
Opening and Welcome
Jose Lutzky, MD
Medical Oncologist
Director, Cutaneous Oncology Services
Medical Director, Clinical Trials Coordinating Unit
Professor, Department of Medicine
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
9:10 am – 9:30 am
The Role of Mohs for Melanoma
Jennifer Tang, MD
Dermatologist
Associate Professor, Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
9:30 am – 9:50 am
Surgical Management in Melanoma: When Is Systemic Treatment Before Surgery Indicated?
Jessica Crystal, MD
Surgical Oncologist
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
9:50 am – 10:10 am
New & Emerging Treatments for Advanced Melanoma
Meredith McKean, MD, MPH
Medical Oncologist
Director, Melanoma and Skin Cancer Research Program
Sarah Cannon Research Institute
10:10 am – 10:35 am
Q & A Session
10:35 am – 10:45am
Break
10:45 am – 11:05 am
Cell Therapy in Melanoma
Leonel Hernandez-Aya, MD
Medical Oncologist
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
11:05 am – 11:25 am
Treatment of Uveal Melanoma
Jose Lutzky, MD
Medical Oncologist
Director, Cutaneous Oncology Services
Director, Clinical Trials Coordinating Unit
Professor, Department of Medicine
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
11:25 am – 11:30 am
Patient Resources
Ann Garst Taylor, CVA
Director Community Engagement
AIM at Melanoma
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Q&A Session