Nonprofit
Kyleigh LiPira, M.B.A.
Kyleigh LiPira, MBA is the Chief Executive Officer of the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF). In her role, she leads the organization in supporting medical research to find effective treatments – and ultimately a cure – for melanoma, advocating for the patient community helping to raise awareness around the disease.
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Interview with Kyleigh LiPira
12/2022
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(0:05 - 0:51)
Introduction
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(0:51 - 2:59)
What is MRF? Its origin & mission
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(2:59 - 10:19)
Learn about all the valuable resources for patient education for patients and care givers. How to find clinic trials? Learn about “Ask a Nurse program.” Resources for financial assistance?
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(10:19 - 11:59)
Criteria for selecting medical centers
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(11:59 - 14:56)
What research does MRF support? What are some late breaking technologies for melanoma treatment?
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(15:01 - 22:57)
What can melanoma survivors do to give back? How can you work with the MRF? Serve as a judge on the MRF grant committee. Share your personal story with lawmakers. How to empower yourself and make a difference?
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(22:58 - 25:46)
Conclusion. Words of hope and optimism.