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Debra Black* is co-founder and chair of the board of directors of the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), a non-profit foundation that works under the auspices of the Milken Institute. Mrs. Black and her husband, Leon, founded MRA in 2007 after she was diagnosed with Stage II melanoma, establishing the largest non-profit funder of melanoma ...
Debra Black. Every three months, at her regular full-body exam, Debra Black’s dermatologist—the head of dermatology at a top institution— kept saying the small spot on the bottom of her foot was nothing of concern.
Oct 19, 2012 · After a melanoma scare, Debra Black, her husband Leon and pal Mike Milken have led the charge to revitalize the fight to find a cure, with the couple donating $40 million.
As a melanoma survivor, Debra Black learned first-hand that new insights about cancer have not translated into significant clinical benefits for most patients with advanced melanoma, one of the...
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To end suffering and death due to melanoma by collaborating with all stakeholders to accelerate powerful research, advance cures for all patients, and prevent more melanomas. Founded in 2007 with the generous support of Debra and Leon Black, MRA is the largest nonprofit funder of melanoma research.
Dec 5, 2013 · Founder's Story: Debra Black. “In 2003, I noticed a reddish spot on the bottom of my foot and quickly showed it to my dermatologist. I had an in situ melanoma removed several years before, so I was diligent about skin screenings. My doctor told me it was a wart and attempted to burn and freeze it off.
Jan 24, 2024 · Founded in 2007 with the generous support of Debra and Leon Black, MRA is the largest nonprofit funder of melanoma research. To date, MRA has awarded $131 million to 380 research programs. Thanks to the generous support of our founders, 100% of all donations to MRA go directly to research.
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