Herlyn Lab

Melanoma doesn't discriminate based on what social media apps you use.

It's a new year and our friends at the Melanoma Research Foundation are asking you to take the pledge to ! As we know, melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. But you can greatly reduce your chances by creating good habits starting today!

1. Check your entire body for unusual or new spots. With regular self-exams, you'll learn what is "normal" for your body, and what is not.

2. Examine your skin care routine. There are lots of great SPF products including lotions, clothing, and more to keep your skin protected!

2. Make an appointment with a dermatologist. Early detection could save your life!

3. Encourage others to too!

Excellent job by these students!

This past Saturday, we held our annual Cutaneous Oncology Retreat at Wistar. We had almost 80 people join us for this dynamic day of science! This is the highest attendance in many years. Our speakers consisted of seasoned veterans to some up-and-coming young scientists from Wistar, UPenn, and Temple, covering a broad range of topics including epigenetics, immune biology and metabolism. Thank you to all who helped make this year's retreat a success!