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Fall Monthly Member Newsletter ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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Research programs expand to advance discovery
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The UF Health Cancer Center has expanded its research programs to strengthen the impact of cancer research and meet the needs of an expanding membership. The expansion will make it easier and faster for investigators to directly apply their discoveries to clinical care, for the ultimate benefit of patients and community members.
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New role of RNA modification found in lung cancer
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A new study led by Mingyi Xie, Ph.D., suggests that erasing an abundant modification on certain types of RNA may be a way to therapeutically target lung cancer.
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Discovery has implications for diagnostic testing
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A UF research team led by Piyush Jain, Ph.D., has found a new use for “genetic scissors” to detect RNA, a discovery that could lead to faster, more accurate and less expensive diagnostic tests for a host of diseases.
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Research sheds light on role of bacterial metabolite
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A study led by the lab of Christian Jobin, Ph.D., suggests that colibactin may exacerbate mutations associated with colorectal cancer.
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Honors, Awards & Achievements
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Dr. Licht named Blood Neoplasia editor-in-chief
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The American Society of Hematology selected Jonathan D. Licht, M.D., as the inaugural editor-in-chief of a new addition to the Blood Journals portfolio, Blood Neoplasia.
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Thomas George, M.D., receives R50 NCI Award
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Congratulations to Thomas George, M.D., FACP, who received a five-year award from the NCI that fosters research career opportunities for exceptional clinician scientists.
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New roles for Alison Ivey, R.N., & Erin Monari, Ph.D.
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Alison M. Ivey, R.N., M.S., M.B.A., OCN, CCRP, has been promoted to associate director for administration and chief administrative officer. Erin Monari, Ph.D., CCRP, was named administrative director of the Clinical Research Office.
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Eric Miller joins NCURA Traveling Workshop Faculty
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Congratulations to Eric Miller, M.B.A., C.R.A., director of research administration, who was selected as a traveling workshop faculty member with the National Council of University Research Administrators.
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Nationally recognized GI oncologist joins center
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George Kim, M.D., an accomplished medical oncologist and clinical investigator, will serve as medical director of the UF Health Cancer Center's Clinical Research Office.
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Dr. Sahin discusses HCC with bone metastases
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Ilyas Sahin, M.D., was interviewed by Physician's Weekly about his new study analyzing data on hepatocellular carcinoma with bone metastases.
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Around the Center and Community
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Breast cancer gathering empowers community
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The UF Health Cancer Center's Power Over Breast Cancer Gathering drew about 100 people for an empowering and informational event focused on breast cancer on Oct. 21 at Springhill Baptist Church.
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Cancer Center participates in Survivorship Summit
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The UF Health Cancer Center participated in the Cancer Survivorship Summit with U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden on Oct. 16 at Nova Southeastern University. The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement shared educational information during the event's resource fair. Jonathan D. Licht, M.D., participated in a panel discussion on the transition to post-treatment care with colleagues at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Moffitt Cancer Center.
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COE team makes an impact in the community
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Throughout October, the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement participated in several events offering mobile mammography services with community partners and helped connect community members to cancer screening and health care services.
In addition, Sable Barrow, M.P.H., CCRP, LaTrina Massey, M.P.H., Ramzi Salloum, Ph.D., and Jennifer Woodard, R.N., M.P.H., CCRP, presented and participated in the Cancer Center Community Impact Forum, held Oct. 11-13 and hosted by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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David Moraga, Ph.D., retires after 30 years at ICBR
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David Moraga, Ph.D., director of the Next Generation DNA Sequencing Core at the UF Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research, recently retired after 30 years of service.
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Third annual AI Day provides insights in imaging
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The third annual AI Day in Cancer Research drew speakers and attendees from a range of disciplines, such as engineering, public health, data science and radiology, to learn about AI in cancer research, with a focus on imaging.
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Publications
Recent selected member publications.
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Funding opportunities
A short selection of new funding opportunities and announcements.
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Member Highlight: Zeina Al-Mansour, M.D.
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Zeina Al-Mansour, M.D., is an associate professor in the division of hematology/oncology in the UF College of Medicine. Her primary clinical interests are myeloid malignancies and hematopoietic cell transplant, particularly in the older population.
We asked her more about how she got into medicine, what it means to be a woman in medicine and her advice to others.
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Southeastern Cancer Survivorship Symposium
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The inaugural Southeastern Cancer Survivorship Symposium is set for 7:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 9. The event features two prominent keynote speakers in the field of cancer survivorship. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions with the speakers for more focused discussions.
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