Mobile Cancer Screening Connector
Reducing Barriers to Care
Mobile Cancer Screening Connector
The UF Health Cancer Center's mobile cancer screening bus is outfitted with leading-edge technology to bring a range of cancer screening and health care services directly to the communities it serves. The bus is the first of its kind in North Central Florida.
Cancer Center News & Updates
Xiao Fan, Ph.D., receives NIH New Innovator Award
Xiao Fan, Ph.D., was awarded $1.5 million to explore DNA functionality using language models.
Jonathan D. Licht, M.D., receives LLS Excellence…
The LLS Excellence in Scientific Service award recognizes his commitment to the blood cancer community.
Clinical trial helps Frank find hope through…
A clinical trial offered at UF Health provided one family something that had been in short supply as they navigated the deadliest skin cancer: hope.
Cancer Research News
Common food poison toxin speeds colon cancer…
A toxin in the bacteria that’s one of the most common causes of foodborne illness accelerates the spread of colorectal tumors, a new study found.
Is gratitude good medicine for the body and soul…
UF Health Cancer Center member Lakeshia Cousin is exploring whether practicing gratitude can aid in the healing process and change health behaviors.
Yoga program may reduce depression and anxiety in…
A program that combines yoga and psychological tools may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in women with some common cancers.
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.
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.
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Cancer Center Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Dec 11
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Oncology Grand Rounds: Karyn Goodman, M.D., M.S.
4:00pm to 5:00pm
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Dec 12
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NIH High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program Seminar
3:15pm to 4:15pm
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Dec 23
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Research Program Meeting: Mechanisms of Oncogenesis
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Research Program Meeting: Cancer Control and Population Sciences
3:00pm to 4:30pm
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Dec 25
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Cancer AI Working Group
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Dec 26
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Being A Woman online breast cancer support group
7:00pm to 8:00pm
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Jan 01
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Cardio-Oncology Working Group
10:00am to 11:00am
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Jan 03
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Spatial Transcriptomics Journal Club
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Jan 08
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Oncology Grand Rounds
4:00pm to 5:00pm
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Jan 10
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Cheers to the New Year
6:00pm to 9:00pm
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SAVE THE DATE
Research Showcase 2025
Feb. 12, 2025
The UF Health Cancer Center invites you to its annual Research Showcase at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. The event includes a keynote presentation by nationally renowned cancer researcher Patricia LoRusso, D.O., Ph.D. (hc), FAACR, a judged poster session with prizes for the top trainee posters, and three-minute thesis presentations by the Cancer Center Predoctoral Award recipients.
