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
In Memoriam: Shirley Bloodworth
Shirley Bloodworth, a Community Scientist and member of the center’s Community Advisory Board, was a staunch advocate for the aging population.
Roger Fillingim, Ph.S., inducted into ASEMFL
The honor highlights his career in world-renowned pain research.
Elias Sayour, M.D., Ph.D., named UF Innovator of…
Elias Sayour, M.D., Ph.D., was honored for his work using mRNA vaccines in brain cancer immunotherapy.
Cancer Research News
Survivors of childhood brain cancer are more…
Survivors had twice the odds of being held back and performed significantly worse on state testing in math than their peers.
Research from UF urologists shrinks cancerous…
The UF Department of Urology received $2.5M for bladder cancer research.
Research Snapshot: Compounds may overcome drug…
The findings indicate that two DNA-damaging compounds may be able to overcome resistance to drugs used to treat advanced-stage prostate cancer.
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.
Cancer Center Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Nov 08
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Topics in Cancer Seminar
10:00am to 11:00am
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Nov 13
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Nov 14
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Being A Woman online breast cancer support group
7:00pm to 8:00pm
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Nov 16
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Tailgate and Testing: Get Screened While You Cheer!
All Day
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Children Beyond Our Borders Health Fair
8:00am to 12:00pm
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Nov 22
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Topics in Cancer Seminar
10:00am to 11:00am
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Dec 05
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Research Program Meeting: Cancer Targeting and Therapeutics
3:00pm to 4:00pm
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Dec 06
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Virology Retreat
8:00am to 6:00pm
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Topics in Cancer Seminar
10:00am to 11:00am
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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.