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.
Cancer Center Updates
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COVID-19 Cancer Resources
Information and resources for cancer patients, physicians, researchers and professionals.
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When microRNAs Clash With Their Targets
Mingyi Xie’s, Ph.D., lab in the department of biochemistry and molecular biology, College of Medicine at the University of Florida studies RNA…
A life-saving attitude
In 1987, a doctor informed second-grade teacher Laurie Waldo that she had bone cancer. In 2006, she was told she had a malignant tumor in her right…
Cancer Research News
UF researchers develop genetic score to improve pediatric cancer treatments
Discovery of dual-degrading compound could pave way for more effective cancer drugs
Genetic mutation could play role in improving leukemia treatment, UF Health researchers find
Thyroid cancer overdiagnosis might be addressed through better patient-doctor conversations
Around the Center
Clinical Research Offfice
Clinical Trials Support
The mission of the Clinical Research Office is to help deliver new and promising cancer treatments in order to improve the lives of the patients at the UF Health Cancer Center.
Research
Research Resources
Our clinician-scientists participate in research that has a direct impact on improved patient outcomes, and allows patients access to the very latest cancer-fighting technologies and drugs.
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.
Cancer Center Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Jan 21
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Topics in Cancer Seminar Series presents “Role of Exosomes in Viral Oncogenesis and Metastasis”
Zoom Video Conference (https://bit.ly/UFHCC-Topics-DittmerD)
9:00am to 10:00am
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Jan 26
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UF Health Cancer Center Oncology Grand Rounds presents “Multidimensional Mayhem: EWS/FLI in Ewing Sarcoma”
Zoom Video Conference (https://bit.ly/UFHCC-GR-LessnickS)
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Jan 28
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Topics in Cancer Seminar Series presents “Your Genome: You Damage It. We Figure Out How to Fix It”
Zoom Video Conference (https://bit.ly/UFHCC-Topics-CaglayanM)
9:00am to 10:00am
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Feb 04
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Topics in Cancer Seminar Series presents “Investigating Mechanisms of G Protein-Coupled Receptor Signaling: Insights from Biophysical Studies”
Zoom Video Conference (https://bit.ly/UFHCC-Topics-EddyM)
9:00am to 10:00am
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Feb 09
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UF Health Cancer Center Oncology Grand Rounds
Communicore C1-004
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Conference
Virtual Cancer & Aging Symposium
February 3, 2022
Rapid population aging, increasing life expectancy, and the rising incidence of cancer with age is driving a dramatic increase in the number of US individuals aged 65+ being diagnosed with cancer. This symposium will delve into current transdisciplinary research in cancer and aging, bringing together scientists and advocates from around the nation working to accelerate work in this field. This symposium will feature talks by leading researchers, followed by a Q&A and Speaker Panel.
