Episode #233
The Living Library of Uveal Melanoma | The Eye Believe Podcast
The Living Library of Uveal Melanoma with Dr. Lauren Dalvin What if researchers could study uveal melanoma using models created from real patient tumors? In this episode of The Eye Believe Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Lauren Dalvin of Mayo Clinic to explore the Living Library of Uveal Melanoma—an innovative research effort using patient-derived organoid models to help scientists better understand this rare cancer. Dr. Dalvin explains why the models used in cancer research matter, some of the limitations of traditional cell lines, and how organoids created from patient tumor samples may provide researchers with a more representative way to study uveal melanoma. We also talk about how the Living Library is growing, how researchers can use these models to investigate drugs and drug combinations, and the potential for this work to help inform more personalized approaches to research and future clinical trials. What are organoids—and how are they created? Why is tumor diversity so important in uveal melanoma research? How can researchers use these models to study potential treatments? What could the Living Library mean for the future of OM research? Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, researcher, or simply interested in where uveal melanoma research is headed, this is a fascinating conversation about building better tools to answer some of the biggest questions facing our community. Watch, listen, and share this episode with the OM community! Thank you to our sponsors for making this possible! -Ideaya Biosciences -Delcath Systems -Aura Biosciences -Castle Biosciences -Immunocore -Natera #EyeBelievePodcast #UvealMelanoma #OcularMelanoma #CancerResearch #MayoClinic #Organoids #RareCancer #ACureInSight
