New drug delivery mechanism could aid breast cancer treatment
Using a delivery system that relies on extracellular vesicles, UF Health Cancer Institute researchers have found a way to make treatment for an aggressive breast cancer more effective.
ABOUT US
About Us The University of Florida Health Cancer Institute is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center at a public university in Florida. Our mission is to prevent, detect, treat and ultimately cure cancer while addressing the unique challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve.
NCI Designation NCI-designated cancer centers meet rigorous standards for transdisciplinary, state-of-the-art research focused on developing new and better approaches to preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer.
Meet Our Members The UF Health Cancer Institute has a robust membership of more than 350 researchers from all 16 University of Florida colleges.
Explore Clinical Trials Patients in North Central Florida and beyond have access to the most advanced cancer treatments and innovation — backed by research conducted by dedicated scientists.
Cancer Institute News & Updates
Heather Kates named co-leader of Computational…
Heather Kates, Ph.D., will co-lead the Computational Biology Unit with Qianqian Song, Ph.D.
Aline Fares selected for international lung…
Aline Fares is one of just 40 physicians worldwide who will participate in the professional development program.
Ji-Hyun Lee reflects on her American Statistical…
While her presidency of the largest professional group for statisticians and data scientists in the world has ended, Lee has no plans to stop leading…
Cancer Research News
New drug delivery mechanism could aid breast…
Scientists have found a way to make treatment for a notoriously aggressive breast cancer more effective.
How is AI transforming cancer care? UF…
The research team provided a snapshot of how AI may improve and personalize cancer care.
Gut bacteria molecule boosts lung cancer…
A small compound produced naturally by gut bacteria doubled the response to lung cancer immunotherapy treatment in mice.
Mobile Cancer Screening Connector
Reducing Barriers to Care
Mobile Cancer Screening Connector
The UF Health Cancer Institute's mobile cancer screening vehicle is outfitted with leading-edge technology to bring a range of cancer screening and health care services directly to the communities it serves. The mobile vehicle is the first of its kind in North Central Florida.
NCI Designation
A Milestone for North Central Florida
Designation from the National Cancer Institute
In June 2023, the UF Health Cancer Institute became the 72nd NCI-designated cancer center and the only NCI-designated cancer center based at a public university in the state of Florida.
Around the Institute
Clinical Research
Clinical Research Office
The mission of the UF Health Cancer Institute’s 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 Institute.
Research
Research Programs
The UF Health Cancer Institute is committed to interdisciplinary basic discovery and translational research and the pursuit of scientific endeavors that have near-term clinical applications. The research priorities of the Cancer Institute cut across and align with its four research programs.
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.
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TRANSFORMING CANCER CARE
Florida ASCENT study aims to improve nutrition in cancer care
Funded through a Florida Department of Health Innovation Grant, the ASCENT (Adding Social Context to Advance Cancer Survivorship) study is a partnership between the UF Health Cancer Institute and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center that aims to improve nutrition in cancer care and enhance survivors' quality of life.
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Publications
2024 Annual Report
Annual Report
Discover the UF Health Cancer Institute's accomplishments and key statistics in 2024.
Stratetic Plan
Accelerate 2030
Explore the UF Health Cancer Institute's strategic goals and priorities.
EVENTS
UF Health Cancer Institute Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Jan 20
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Jan 22
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GatorCare Connect Primary Care and Prevention Fair
9:00am to 3:00pm
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Jan 24
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Bronson’s Community Health Fair
11:00am to 2:00pm
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Jan 26
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Research Program Meeting: Cancer Control and Population Sciences
3:00pm to 4:30pm
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Jan 27
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Tobacco Control Working Group
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Jan 28
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Cancer AI Working Group
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Research Certification Reading Group
12:30pm to 1:30pm
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Jan 29
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UF Health Cancer Institute Research Showcase 2026
3:00pm to 8:00pm
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Being A Woman Breast Cancer Support Group
7:00pm to 8:00pm
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Jan 30
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Topics in Cancer
10:00am to 11:00am
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UF Health Cancer Institute
Annual Research Showcase
Jan. 29
The UF Health Cancer Institute invites you to its annual Research Showcase at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom on Jan. 29, 2026. The event includes a keynote presentation by a nationally renowned cancer researcher, a poster session with live, interactive judging and prizes for the top trainee posters, and three-minute thesis presentations by our Predoctoral Awardees. Submit your abstract and apply for a Predoctoral Award today!
