Celebrating the Launch of the Merkel Cell Carcinoma Collaborative (MC3) Institute
Members of the Merkel Cell Carcinoma Collaborative (MC3) Institute were thrilled to welcome over 110 members of the MCC community to the UW Medicine South Lake Union (SLU) campus on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, for an in-person and virtual presentation celebrating the launch of the MC3 Institute.
The diverse audience included MCC researchers, physicians, trainees, patients, and patient advocates from around the world. The event featured a one-hour presentation on the Institute’s mission and vision, our shared resources, how to become a member, and our approach to making a difference in MCC treatment and patient care.
The evening concluded with meaningful connections among MCC community members, and a special musical performance by Dr. Nghiem, research fellow Jenny Chen, and undergraduate research assistants Scotia Ouellette and Claire Park.
Watch Presentation
- 0:00 Dr. Paul Nghiem Opening Remarks
- 3:54 Andy Dickson "Remembering Kelsey Dickson"
- 9:33 Why Form an 'Institute'?
- 14:55 Websites & Programs
- 18:59 Tools & Membership
- 22:48 3 Exciting Initiatives
- 38:18 Opportunities for Members
- 41:19 Fundraising
- 43:44 Audience Questions
Upcoming Virtual MC3 Launch Event
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM PT
Location: Zoom (link to be provided)
Description: For those unable to attend on Jan. 27, 2025, we’re offering a virtual launch event with the same presentation and opportunities to engage.
Please email mc3institute@uw.edu to request an invitation.
Become a Member of the MC3 Institute
Join us! We welcome fellow MCC investigators from around the world to collaborate to cure Merkel cell carcinoma. Members will benefit from the robust collaborations between MC3 members and the greater community.
Make a Gift
We are building on our expertise and decades of discovery to strengthen our understanding of MCC so we can improve detection and treatment for people and families facing this disease.
