Skin Melanoma
specificA primary melanoma arising from atypical melanocytes in the skin. Precursor lesions include acquired and congenital melanocytic nevi, and dysplastic nevi. Several histologic variants have been recognized, including superficial spreading melanoma, acral lentiginous melanoma, nodular melanoma, and lentigo maligna melanoma.
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Centers
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Active Trials
$2M
Cancer Funding
Top Centers for Skin Melanoma(4)
Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →
| # | Center | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center | 83.7 |
| 2 | NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center | 70.0 |
| 3 | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive | 48.1 |
| 4 | Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterCleveland, OH NCI Comprehensive | 48.1 |
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