External Advisory Board Meeting: Fall 2026
Oct. 6-7, 2026 | Gainesville, FL

Oct. 6-7, 2026

Welcome, reviewers!

We look forward to seeing you at our fall meeting on Oct. 6-7, 2026 in Gainesville.

The External Advisory Board meets in a circular table in a conference room with a slide that says Welcome, External Advisory Board Members displayed and two members of the leadership sitting at the front of the room.

Agenda

Full agenda coming soon.

Virtual CaRTEC Breakout: Monday, Sept. 14

Virtual breakout for CaRTEC: 9:30-11: a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 6

External Advisory Board Dinner: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 7

External Advisory Board Meeting: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.


Travel Information

Contact Information:

If you have any questions or need assistance with travel arrangements:

Flights:

The University of Florida will arrange and purchase economy-refundable flights for all board members. Should you wish to upgrade, that can be done following UF’s purchase of your flight. If you prefer to book your own flight, please contact McKinsie Anderson prior to purchase to ensure UF policy compliance and reimbursement eligibility.

Hotel:

Your lodging will be reserved and paid for by UF Health Cancer Institute:

Room charges (room + tax) are direct-billed to UF. Guests are responsible for food/beverage charges, room service, and other incidentals. A personal credit card will be requested at check-in for incidentals.

Transportation:

In Gainesville:

Transportation during your visit will be arranged and covered by UF Health Cancer Institute using:
GTAXI – Freddy
Phone: 352-777‑9844 | Email: gtaxiservice@hotmail.com

Freddy will meet you at Gainesville Regional Airport and will text you prior to arrival with meet-up instructions.

To/from your home airport you may be reimbursed for:

  • Airport parking
  • Rideshare/taxi service
  • Mileage for personal vehicle travel
    • Mileage Reimbursement: Mileage reimbursement follows Florida state guidelines: $0.445 per mile for personal vehicle travel. This rate includes fuel, maintenance and wear/tear. A mileage log is required for reimbursement.
Meal Reimbursement:

When meals are not provided during the trip, UF reimburses at the following per diem rates:

  • Breakfast – $6
  • Lunch – $11
  • Dinner – $19
  • Daily Maximum – $36
  • Alcohol is not reimbursable.
Receipts & Reimbursement Submission:

Please submit this form for reimbursement requests. For questions, contact McKinsie Anderson: mckinsieanderson@ufl.edu. An expense report will be prepared and sent to you for review prior to submission.


Honorarium

Details

An honorarium of $2,000 will be processed via ACH according to your supplier portal information. If bank information is not provided or accurate, a check will be issued and mailed to the address on file. Please update your supplier information in the UF portal prior to Sept. 15 to ensure timely payment. Your Supplier ID will be included in your travel confirmation email.

All EAB members receiving honoraria must ensure that their UF Supplier Portal account is up-to-date prior to payment processing.

Please review and update:

  • Tax documentation (if requested)
  • Mailing address
  • Bank account information for ACH payments
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