Melanoma Stage IV

specific

Stage IV includes: Any T, Tis, Any N, M1. Tis: Melanoma in situ. Thickness: Not applicable. Ulceration status: Not applicable. M1: Evidence of distant metastasis. (AJCC 8th ed.)

Centers

Active Trials

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Cancer Funding

Top Centers for Melanoma Stage IV(29)

Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	UPMC Hillman Cancer CenterPittsburgh, PA NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	4	—	73.4
2	Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	69.6
3	Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	69.6
4	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	69.6
5	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	69.6
6	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
7	UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer CenterSan Francisco, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
8	UC San Diego Moores Cancer CenterLa Jolla, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
9	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
10	Duke Cancer InstituteDurham, NC NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
11	University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterMadison, WI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
12	USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
13	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
14	The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
15	Cedars-Sinai CancerLos Angeles, CA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
16	Wilmot Cancer Institute, UR MedicineRochester, NY NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
17	Cleveland Clinic Cancer CenterCleveland, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
18	Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
19	Fox Chase Cancer CenterPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
20	University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.8
21	UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterChapel Hill, NC NCI Comprehensive		—	—	36.2
22	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive		—	—	36.2
23	Dartmouth Cancer CenterLebanon, NH NCI Comprehensive		—	—	36.2
24	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL		—	—	36.2
25	Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer CenterHouston, TX		—	—	36.2
26	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL		—	—	36.2
27	Penn State Cancer InstituteHershey, PA		—	—	36.2
28	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, FloridaJacksonville, FL		—	—	36.2
29	Louisiana Cancer Research CenterNew Orleans, LA		—	—	36.2

Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →