University of California Melanoma and Skin Cancer Consortium | Feb. 21, 2026
Bridging Research and Patient Care in Melanoma
About the Symposium
The UC Melanoma and Skin Cancer Consortium (UCMSCC) brings together the combined expertise of all five UC NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. By leveraging state-of-the-art research and clinical knowledge, the consortium works to address disparities in access to clinical trials and to advance the discovery and development of new treatment options for melanoma and other skin cancers.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 8:45 AM PT | 9:45 AM MT | 10:45 AM CT | 11:45 AM ET
Format: In-person and virtual
Location:
UCSF Mission Bay Campus
Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Hall
1550 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94158
(Entrance to Rock Hall is through the courtyard)
Parking Information:
Location: UCSF Community Center Garage @ Rutter Center, 1625 Owens Street
- Parking is free. Vouchers will be available at the registration desk.
- On Saturday morning, there will be no cashier. Please press the button at the gate, take a ticket, and the gate will lift automatically.
Presenters & Topics
8:15 AM (PT)
Registration and Breakfast (in-person)
8:45 AM (PT)
Welcome
9:00 AM (PT)
Challenges and Opportunities in Melanoma Care
Gregory A Daniels, MD, PhD
Medical Oncologist
Professor of Medicine
UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center
9:20 AM(PT)
Circulating Tumor (ct)-DNA in Melanoma
Warren A Chow MD
Clinical Professor
Division of Hematology/Oncology
Associate Director for Clinic Sciences
University of California Irvine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
9:40 AM (PT)
Targeted Therapy in Melanoma
Poorva Vaidya, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Hematology/Oncology
University of California Irvine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
10:00 AM (PT)
Break
10:15 AM (PT)
Pivotal Trials in Early-Stage Melanoma
Afsaneh Amouzegar, MD
Medical Oncologist
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of California San Francisco, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
10:35 AM (PT)
Pivotal Trials in Late-Stage Melanoma
Derrick L. Tao, MD
Medical Oncologist
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of California San Francisco, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
10:55 AM (PT)
Future Research Directions in Melanoma
Adil Daud, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine and Dermatology
Director, Melanoma Clinical Research
University of California San Francisco, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
11:15 AM (PT)
Patient Panel
Moderator – Soo Park, MD
Medical Oncologist
Associate Professor of Medicine and Dermatology
UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center
11:30 AM (PT)
AIM at Melanoma Patient Resources
Alicia Rowell
Vice-President
AIM at Melanoma Foundation
11:40 AM (PT)
Q&A Session
12:00 PM (PT)
Closing Remarks