Journal of Translational Medicine (Mar 2011)

Future perspectives in melanoma research. <it>Meeting report from the "Melanoma Research: a bridge Naples-USA. Naples, December 6<sup>th</sup>-7 <sup>th</sup>2010"</it>

  • Maio Michele,
  • Schwartzentruber Douglas J,
  • Sznol Mario,
  • Lehmann Frederic F,
  • Ullmann Claudio,
  • Kirkwood John M,
  • Fox Bernard A,
  • Lee Peter P,
  • Rivoltini Licia,
  • Cochran Alistair,
  • Wang Ena,
  • Ferrone Soldano,
  • Kashani-sabet Mohamed,
  • Hendrix Mary,
  • Halaban Ruth,
  • Palmieri Giuseppe,
  • Bertuzzi Stefano,
  • De Maio Eleonora,
  • Ascierto Paolo A,
  • Flaherty Keith,
  • Galon Jerome,
  • Ribas Antoni,
  • Yang James,
  • Stroncek David F,
  • Mozzillo Nicola,
  • Marincola Franco M

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1479-5876-9-32
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 1
p. 32

Abstract

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Abstract Progress in understanding the molecular basis of melanoma has made possible the identification of molecular targets with important implications in clinical practice. In fact, new therapeutic approaches are emerging from basic science and it will be important to implement their rapid translation into clinical practice by active clinical investigation. The first meeting of Melanoma Research: a bridge Naples-USA, organized by Paolo A. Ascierto (INT, Naples, Italy) and Francesco Marincola (NIH, Bethesda, USA) took place in Naples, on 6-7 December 2010. This international congress gathered more than 30 international and Italian faculty members and was focused on recent advances in melanoma molecular biology, immunology and therapy, and created an interactive discussion across Institutions belonging to Government, Academy and Pharmaceutical Industry, in order to stimulate new approaches in basic, translational and clinical research. Four topics of discussion were identified: New pathways in Melanoma, Biomarkers, Clinical Trials and New Molecules and Strategies.