Living With Skin Cancer Symposium with the UC Melanoma and Skin Cancer Consortium
Date: Saturday – November 15, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM (ET) | 11:00 AM (CT) | 10:00 AM (MT) | 9:00 AM (PT)
Format: Presented both virtually and in-person (registration for both formats required below)
Join us for an educational symposium focused on skin cancer awareness, prevention, and management. This event is designed for patients, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more about skin health and treatment options.
About the UC Melanoma and Skin Cancer Consortium
The UC Melanoma and Skin Cancer Consortium (UCMSCC) applies state-of-the-art research and clinical expertise from all five of UC’s NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers to address disparities in access to clinical trials and to advance the discovery and development of new treatment options.
What You’ll Experience:
- Educational Sessions – Learn from experts about skin aging, cancer prevention, surgical and non-surgical management of skin cancers, and risk stratification.
- Q&A with Experts – Engage directly with leading dermatologists and oncologists, including Drs. Jennifer Lin, Swati Kannan, Timothy Dang, and Soo Park.
- Practical Tips – Gain actionable guidance on healing, scarring, and managing the physical and emotional aspects of living with skin cancer.
- Patient Resources – Access AIM at Skin Cancer support materials and learn about programs available to patients and caregivers.
Symposium Location (In-Person Attendees)
Altman Clinical & Translational Research Institute
Auditorium
1st floor and located on the left side of the building entrance
9452 Medical Ctr Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
AGENDA:
8:30 – 9:00 AM
In-Person Registration
9:00 – 9:10 AM
Welcome
9:10 – 9:30 AM
Skin Aging and Cancer Prevention
Jennifer Lin, MD
9:30 – 9:50 AM
Skin Cancer Risk Stratification
Genevieve Kaunitz, MD
9:50 – 10:10 AM
Surgery, Healing, and Scarring
Swati Kannan, MD, FACMS, FAAD
10:10 – 10:35 AM
Q&A with Panel
10:35 – 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 – 11:05 AM
Non-Surgical Management for Low-Risk Skin Cancers
Timothy Dang, MD
11:05 – 11:25 AM
Non-Surgical Management for High-Risk Skin Cancers
Soo Park, MD
11:25 – 11:30 AM
AIM at Skin Cancer Patient Resources
Sam Guild, President
AIM with Skin Cancer
11:30 – 12:00 PM
Q&A with Panel