NCI Designation
A Milestone for North Central Florida
Designation from the National Cancer Institute
In June 2023, the UF Health Cancer Center became the 72nd NCI-designated cancer center and the only NCI-designated cancer center based at a public university in the state of Florida.
Cancer Center Updates
Cancer Computational Biology Symposium advances…
On April 29, UF data gathered for the inaugural Cancer Computational Biology Mini-Symposium.
UF Health Cancer Center at 2024 ASCO Annual…
The UF Health Cancer Center will showcase the breadth of its innovative research at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Sadeem Qdaisat inducted into UF Hall of Fame
The recognition honors seniors and graduate students who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to improving UF.
Cancer Research News
Bently Doonan, M.D., on teledermatology for…
In an interview with Physician’s Weekly, Bently Doonan, M.D., commented on a review paper on teledermatology effectiveness.
UF-developed mRNA vaccine triggers fierce immune…
The breakthrough by UF Health Cancer Center researchers now will be tested in a Phase 1 pediatric clinical trial for brain cancer.
UF’s one-tube test could expand cervical cancer…
The one-tube testing method uses CRISPR technology and targets DNA from body fluids.
Around the Center
Clinical Research Offfice
Clinical Research Office
The mission of the UF Health Cancer Center Clinical Research Office, or CRO, is to help deliver new and promising cancer treatments that improve the lives of our patients at the UF Health Cancer Center.
Research
Research Programs
The research priorities of the Cancer Center cut across and align with our four research programs: Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Cancer Targeting and Therapeutics, Immuno-Oncology and Microbiome, and Mechanisms of Oncogenesis.
Patient Care
Treatment Options
One of the great benefits of receiving cancer care at an academic health center like UF Health is unique patient access to the most advanced medical research, treatments and technologies.
VIDEO FEATURE
Reducing the burden of cancer in North Central Florida
Learn how the UF Health Cancer Center has harnessed the strengths of the entire University of Florida to reach a milestone few others have: designation from the National Cancer Institute.
Cancer Center Calendar
Upcoming Events
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May 10
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Academic Research Consortium Retreat
9:00am to 4:00pm
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May 18
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May 28
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Working Group Meeting: Tobacco Control
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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May 30
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Being A Woman online breast cancer support group
7:00pm to 8:00pm
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COMMUNITY
Power Over Colorectal Cancer
May 18
The UF Health Cancer Center’s Community-Partnered Cancer Disparities Research Collaborative (CDRC) and the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement host a gathering focused on colorectal cancer prevention, early detection and treatment.