Low-CSD Melanoma
generalA cutaneous melanoma that develops on sun-exposed sites with low cumulative sun damage (CSD). It typically occurs in light-skinned individuals ranging in age from young adults to the elderly. It arises from any cutaneous site, except the palms and soles.
19
Centers
14
Active Trials
$398M
Cancer Funding
Specific Cancer Types(1)
| Name | Centers |
|---|---|
| Superficial Spreading Malignant Melanoma | 15 |
Top Centers for Low-CSD Melanoma(19)
Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →
| # | Center | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Hutch Cancer CenterSeattle, WA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 53.6 |
| 2 | University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterAnn Arbor, MI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 53.6 |
| 3 | The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 53.6 |
| 4 | University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 53.6 |
| 5 | Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 53.6 |
| 6 | University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 53.6 |
| 7 | NCI Clinical Active Research Program | 53.6 |
| 8 | The University of Kansas Cancer CenterKansas City, KS NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 53.6 |
| 9 | University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL Active Research Program | 53.6 |
| 10 | UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer InstituteLittle Rock, AR Active Research Program | 53.6 |
| 11 | Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program | 53.6 |
| 12 | Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 53.6 |
| 13 | Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL Active Research Program | 53.6 |
| 14 | Louisiana Cancer Research CenterNew Orleans, LA Active Research Program | 53.6 |
| 15 | The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive | — |
| 16 | University of Hawai‘i Cancer CenterHonolulu, HI NCI Clinical | — |
| 17 | University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH | — |
| 18 | Upstate Cancer CenterSyracuse, NY | — |
| 19 | Loma Linda University Cancer CenterLoma Linda, CA | — |
Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →