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Focus on Melanoma Meeting 2026

Organised by the Melanoma Focus
Dates9–9 Oct 2026
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Trainee£189
Abstracts13 Sept 2026 · 47d
A one-day multidisciplinary scientific melanoma meeting covering the microbiome, clinical trials, adjuvant therapy, pathology and mucosal melanoma, followed by an evening networking reception.
Next stepAbstract submissions are open
Submit abstract
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 28 Jul 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe meeting ends with a two-hour drinks reception and brings…View detail

The meeting ends with a two-hour drinks reception and brings several melanoma disciplines together

Research ValueThe programme covers current trials, surgical research and translational work…View detail

The programme covers current trials, surgical research and translational work from microbiome science to pathology

Trainee RelevanceClinician pricing and an open poster route make the meeting…View detail

Clinician pricing and an open poster route make the meeting accessible for doctors building melanoma knowledge and presentation experience

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Microbiome and immunotherapyClinical trials and surgical researchAdjuvant systemic therapyDigital pathologyMucosal melanomaMultidisciplinary case discussion
09:00–09:55
Sponsored symposium
BMS Sponsored Symposium
10:00–10:05
Welcome
Welcome and introduction
Dr Mark Harries
10:05–10:15
Update
Melanoma Focus: Achievements and Plans
Dr Mark Harries and Susanna Daniels
10:15–11:15
Session
The Microbiome: More than a Gut Feeling
Chair: Dr Pippa Corrie
10:15–10:40
Lecture
How Our Microbiome Influences Immunotherapy Response and Toxicity and Is Now A Therapeutic Target In Its Own Right
Dr Trevor Lawley
10:40–11:05
Lecture
Prebiotics, Probiotics and Antibiotics – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Professor David Pinato
11:05–11:15
Discussion
Q&A
11:15–11:40
Break
Break
11:40–12:30
Session
Clinical Trials Update
Chair: Professor Sarah Danson
11:40–12:00
Lecture
Ocular Melanoma – Where Are We, What’s Coming Down the Line?
Dr Joe Sacco
12:00–12:20
Lecture
Surgical Research Update – Margins, Sentinel Nodes and Optimal Timing
Professor Marc Moncrieff
12:20–12:30
Discussion
Q&A
12:30–13:30
Debate
We’re Prescribing Far Too Much Adjuvant Systemic Therapy!
Chair: Dr Kate Young; Dr Becki Lee and Dr Brent O’Carrigan
13:30–14:30
Break
Lunch
14:30–15:10
Memorial lecture
Professor Martin Gore CBE Memorial Lecturekeynote
Professor Hussein Tawbi
15:10–16:10
Session
Pathology Informing Practice
Chair: Dr Pavlina Spiliopoulou
15:10–15:30
Lecture
Digital Pathology – Current Status and Implications for Neoadjuvant Therapy for Resectable Melanoma
Dr Emily Clarke
15:30–15:50
Lecture
Mucosal Melanoma – Lessons from Canine Cancer
Professor Kelly Blacklock
15:50–16:00
Discussion
Q&A
16:00–17:00
MDT
Mucosal Melanoma MDT and Cases
Chair: Professor Rowan Pritchard Jones with Mr Myles Smith, Dr Pavlina Spiliopoulou and Dr Mark Stares
17:00
Close
Closing Remarks
17:00–19:00
Networking
Drinks Reception and Networking
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
PH
Professor Hussein Tawbi
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Professor Martin Gore CBE Memorial Lecture
DT
Dr Trevor Lawley
Wellcome Sanger Institute
How Our Microbiome Influences Immunotherapy Response and Toxicity and Is Now A Therapeutic Target In Its Own Right
PD
Professor David Pinato
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Prebiotics, Probiotics and Antibiotics – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
DJ
Dr Joe Sacco
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Ocular Melanoma – Where Are We, What’s Coming Down the Line?
PM
Professor Marc Moncrieff
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Surgical Research Update – Margins, Sentinel Nodes and Optimal Timing
DE
Dr Emily Clarke
University of Leeds
Digital Pathology – Current Status and Implications for Neoadjuvant Therapy for Resectable Melanoma
PK
Professor Kelly Blacklock
University of Edinburgh
Mucosal Melanoma – Lessons from Canine Cancer
AbstractsOpen · 13 Sept 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 13 September 2026
What You Can Submit
poster
Submission Specifications
Format
Email a PDF abstract
Word Limit
Maximum 250 words, excluding title and authors
Notification
Acceptance decision within two weeks of submission
Presenter Requirement
Accepted presenters must bring a printed poster to the meeting
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets £189
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£234
Standard registration£299
Trainee / IMT£189
Dates & deadlines2 key dates
13 Sept 2026 · 47 days
Abstract submission deadline
9 Oct 2026 · 73 days
Conference begins
Venue & travelThe Royal College of Physicians, London · London
Venue DetailsThe Royal College of Physicians, London
MedicMess tips4 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Submit the PDF abstract by 13 September 2026; it must be no more than 250 words excluding title and authors.
  • Accepted presenters must bring a printed poster to the meeting.
  • Book by 13 September 2026 to receive the early-bird rate.
  • The programme continues with a drinks reception from 17:00 to 19:00.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

Focus on Melanoma Meeting 2026 is a one-day multidisciplinary scientific meeting for clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, pathologists, surgeons, oncologists and researchers working in melanoma. The programme runs at the Royal College of Physicians in London and moves from a sponsored symposium and opening update into sessions on the microbiome and immunotherapy, clinical-trial developments, surgical research, adjuvant systemic therapy, digital pathology and mucosal melanoma. It also includes the Professor Martin Gore CBE Memorial Lecture, an MDT case session and a two-hour drinks reception for networking.

Abstracts are accepted by email as PDF files and must be no more than 250 words, excluding the title and authors. The submission deadline is 13 September 2026. Accepted presenters are notified within two weeks and must bring a printed poster to the meeting, so this is a practical presentation opportunity for trainees and other professionals even though the page does not state a publication outcome.

Early-bird booking closes on 13 September 2026. Published early-bird fees range from £76 for a member nurse, allied health professional or retired attendee to £234 for a non-member consultant; corresponding late rates reach £299 for a non-member consultant. Clinician rates are £139 member or £169 non-member early bird, rising to £189 or £219. The organiser states that applications are being made to the relevant physician and surgical bodies for CPD points, but the number of points is not yet confirmed.

Frequently asked
When is Focus on Melanoma Meeting 2026?
Focus on Melanoma Meeting 2026 takes place 9–9 Oct 2026 in The Royal College of Physicians, London, London.
Where is Focus on Melanoma Meeting 2026 held?
Focus on Melanoma Meeting 2026 is held at The Royal College of Physicians, London, London, United Kingdom.
What is the abstract submission deadline for Focus on Melanoma Meeting 2026?
Abstract submissions close on 13 Sept 2026 — 47 days away.
How much does Focus on Melanoma Meeting 2026 cost?
Registration is £189 for trainees, £299 standard.