About striving to find tomorrow’s answers for today’s patients
The University of Florida Health Cancer Institute blends comprehensive patient care and innovative research in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. In 2023, the UF Health Cancer Institute became the 72nd NCI-designated cancer center and the only one based at a public university in the state of Florida.
It boasts a membership of more than 350 researchers and clinicians from across the University of Florida and UF Health, the Southeast’s most comprehensive academic health center. The Cancer Institute and its members are dedicated to providing leading-edge cancer care and conducting original research for the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Our Mission
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.
Our Vision
Our vision is to lead nationally in elucidating novel insights into cancer biology, and developing creative prevention and treatment strategies, while providing outstanding care that serves our largely rural population.
