Skin Cancer Institute

Our mission is to prevent and cure skin cancer.

We seek to bring together innovative research, visionary patient care, and life-changing education and outreach. These core elements define what we do and focus on our ultimate goal of reducing skin cancer incidence.

Robin Harris teaches a Skib Cancer Institute Ambassador.

outreach and education

Prevention

Research

Dermatologists examines a patient's arm.

Patient care

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We are a non-profit organization that relies on donations to continue our important work! Donations to the Skin Cancer Institute are processed through the UA Foundation.

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Skin cancer news

$2.4M grant will fund imaging for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

May 23, 2025

View of a white sand beach with an orange beach chair facing the ocean.

In the News: Tanning is back at U of A, brings major risks

April 11, 2025

Karen Hastings and her husband walk along a mountain trail on a sunny day in Tucson.

In the news: Karen Hastings, MD, PhD, is exploring how neoantigens can be used as a target for vaccines to help fight skin cancer

Feb. 11, 2025

U of A Skin Cancer Institute hosts second annual Fight Melanoma Golf Tournament

Nov. 13, 2024

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Skin Cancer Institute awarded Excellence in Cancer Awareness Award

Sept. 23, 2024

Two students assist at the Skin Cancer event booth. A young boy plays a giant Jenga on the table while his father looks on and take a photo.

Harmonizing with the sun: UACC’s Skin Cancer Institute helps keep Arizona safe through prevention, early detection, treatment

May 17, 2024

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