The UF Health Cancer Center invites you to its annual Research Showcase 2025 at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom on Feb. 12. 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.
Schedule of Events
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 3–6 p.m. | Poster session |
| 6–6:30 p.m. | Predoctoral awardee presentations |
| 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Keynote address: Patricia LoRusso, D.O., Ph.D. (hc), FAACR: “Bridging the ‘Valley of Death’ with Modern Clinical Drug Development” |
| 7:30 p.m. | Poster winners announcement; group photos of award winners; adjourn |
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 3–6 p.m.
Poster Session
The UF Health Cancer Center recognizes the importance of providing a forum for our trainees to showcase your research and we are excited to welcome you to our poster session.
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 6–6:30 p.m.
Predoctoral Awards
The UF Health Cancer Center’s Predoctoral Awards are awarded annually to up to six graduate students. These awards are intended to recognize and support outstanding predoctoral candidates who are conducting innovative cancer research. Awardees give three-minute thesis presentations at the UF Health Cancer Center Research Showcase 2025.
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Keynote Address: “Bridging the ‘Valley of Death’ with Modern Clinical Drug Development”
Patricia LoRusso, D.O., Ph.D. (hc), FAACR
Professor of Medicine
Chief of the Early Phase Clinical Trials Program
Yale University
Associate Center Director of Experimental Therapeutics
Yale Cancer Center
President, American Association for Cancer Research
Resources
Parking and Shuttle Information
Follow these simple directions to ensure a stress-free parking experience at the Reitz Union.
Poster Presenter Instructions and Resources
Access our poster template, branding guidelines, and more.
Research Showcase 2024
Take a look back!
Check out a recap from last year's showcase, including award winners.
