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
Construction begins on UF Health Cancer…
Construction is well underway on the unit and it is expected to launch this fall.
Ji-Hyun Lee, DrPH, named chief statistical…
Dr. Lee will serve as chief statistical advisor on the Nature Medicine panel.
Cancer Researchers on the Rise: Xzaviar Solone…
Xzaviar Solone’s research aims to understand molecular regulation in aggressive lung cancers.
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 07
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Working Group Meeting: Targeted Therapeutics
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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May 10
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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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Research
Cancer Computational Biology Symposium
April 29
Join the UF Health Cancer Center for a mini-symposium, titled “Engage & Discover: Insights from UF Health Cancer Center Cancer Computational Biology Experts.”