"My research in melanoma prevention is designed to better understand anti-PD1 immunotherapy as a potential agent to help prevent additional melanomas in patients with a history of melanoma. My trial is studying the changes in atypical moles (melanoma precursors) in patients with

The ASCO/AACR Vail workshop was one for the books! Happy to have the opportunity to learn more about clinical trial development from leaders in the field!

Shoutout to our 3rd year fellow, Dr. Urvashi Joshi @um_joshi and her mentor Dr. Kirkwood for her presentation at Penn State Health on "New Translational Research Initiatives to Evaluate Therapeutic Prevention in Melanoma"! She is absolute fellowship goals! 🌟🙌#Fellowship #Melanoma

Dr. Urvashi Joshi's decision to join UPMC's hematology-oncology fellowship is because of its great academic reputation, strong clinical training, and many research opportunities. She is quickly becoming a leader in the field! #FutureLeader #Hematology #Oncology #Fellowship

My first ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group meeting is in the books. Inspiring work from incredible clinician-scientists. Grateful for the support from Dr. John M. Kirkwood. Shoutout to ⭐️fellow Dr. @um_joshi for a fantastic talk on melanoma prevention trial. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center UPMC Hematology & Oncology Fellowship Program Pitt General Internal Medicine Pitt Medicine Chiefs

Thanks FDA Oncology for an excellent FDA/ASCO Fellows Day workshop!

It was a pleasure to speak today at the AIM Living With Melanoma Patient Symposium & share information with patients on my active and upcoming trials in melanoma prevention and dysplastic nevi. Thank you to AIM at Melanoma Foundation, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, & my mentor John M. Kirkwood!

Very excited to be a part of this impactful work with my mentor Yana Najjar

I am truly honored to receive a 2025 ASCO Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award for my research in melanoma prevention, mentored by John Kirkwood, MD. Grateful for all of my pillars of support! John M. Kirkwood Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation ASCO #ASCO25

Today, we celebrate our Hematology-Oncology Fellowship graduates — physicians whose compassion, brilliance, and resilience have shaped lives and advanced hope. Your dedication is an inspiration. The future of medicine is brighter because of you. 🩸🎓💙 #UPMC #Hematology #Oncology

Excited to share that my comprehensive review on cutaneous melanoma, written with incredible co-authors and melanoma experts John M. Kirkwood & Mohammed Kashani-Sabet, was published in JAMA this week. Take a look at our article here: