Cancer Survivor & Patient Advocacy Expert; Melanoma Blogger; Patient Engagement Program Manager at Medidata Solutions; Oncology Keynote Speaker

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

T.J. Sharpe Biography

T.J. Sharpe is a Stage IV melanoma survivor, patient advocate, keynote speaker, and cancer blogger whose experience navigating a metastatic melanoma diagnosis to remission has established him as a prominent voice in patient engagement and oncology. Shortly after the birth of his second child, Sharpe sought emergency care for a high fever and received a diagnosis of metastatic melanoma, with tumors affecting his lungs, liver, spleen, and small intestine. His initial oncologist recommended chemotherapy and projected a limited prognosis, which Sharpe chose to challenge.

Sharpe and his wife pursued additional medical opinions and ultimately participated in a clinical trial at Moffitt Cancer Center, testing a combination of immunotherapies, including Yervoy and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes. As the first patient to receive this treatment, he chronicled his journey in his blog, "Patient 1." Although the first trial did not yield the desired results, Sharpe enrolled in a subsequent clinical trial involving a PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor, which led to a significant reduction in tumor size and long-term remission.

Sharpe documents his experiences and insights on melanoma, oncology research, and patient advocacy through his blog, sharing updates on research breakthroughs and attending cancer and melanoma conferences to report on medical advancements. He collaborates with advocacy organizations, clinical trial groups, and the pharmaceutical industry to promote awareness of cancer research and developments. His story has been featured by the National Cancer Institute, Cancer Research Institute, and major pharmaceutical companies, establishing his credibility as a patient voice in the medical community.

As a speaker, writer, and patient expert consultant, Sharpe works with pharmaceutical companies and clinical research stakeholders to advance patient engagement. He develops and leads programs that provide actionable insights for designing patient-centered clinical trials and health technologies. Sharpe serves as a keynote speaker and consultant to the biopharma and clinical research industries, including as a patient advisor to TransCelerate, and has held the role of Patient Engagement Program Manager for Medidata Solutions. He has spoken at industry events such as the DIA Global Annual Meeting and the AI x Next Generation Clinical Trials conference.

Drawing on his experience as a patient and advocate, Sharpe addresses topics including immunotherapy, clinical trial participation, and melanoma research, offering perspectives on managing health, family, and life challenges. His work reaches patients, scientists, clinicians, and pharmaceutical professionals, contributing to ongoing conversations in healthcare and oncology.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

T.J. Sharpe Videos

Tim & TJ Sharpe Take 3rd with 20.11 lbs. on Margarita Mar 21, 2026

Tim & TJ Sharpe Take 3rd with 20.11 lbs. on Margarita Mar 21, 2026

Tim & TJ Sharpe Take 3rd with 20.11 lbs. on Margarita Mar 21 2026.

Pre-Conference Talks featuring T.J. Sharpe

Pre-Conference Talks featuring T.J. Sharpe

Reuters Pharma USA 2025 | Pre-Conference Talks featuring T.J. Sharpe.

Day 1-Improving Clinical Transparency & Data Sharing

Day 1-Improving Clinical Transparency & Data Sharing

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