talent development Learning & Development

The Talent Development team provides training and professional development for UF Health Cancer Center staff, faculty, and affiliates. As a unit dedicated to the specific learning needs at the center, the Talent Development team plays a crucial role in advancing the center’s mission by creating tailored learning opportunities, such as specialized onboarding and training programs, workshops, and resources. The team works to provide the clinical research staff and faculty with the knowledge, skills, and techniques to empower them to stay at the forefront of cancer research.  

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Professional Development

As part of our vision for the UF Health Cancer Center and commitment to the mission we set in support of the center, our team has a unique focus on curating and distributing resources and opportunities for continued learning, growth, and professional development.

Online Learning Resources

Investigator Training

The UFHCC Investigator Training has been developed to help investigators new to UFHCC to quickly and easily complete the mandatory trainings required before human subject research can be conducted at the University of Florida and the UF Health Cancer Center. A version of this course is also offered to scholars and fellows upon request. Please see the CRO Guidance Document Onboarding and Training New Investigators for more information. 

Live Sessions & Webinars

Clinical Research Educational Series

Each month, the CRO Education Series presents hourlong sessions on topics in clinical research to the UF Health Cancer Center CRO staff. These topics are aligned with the Joint Task Force (JTF) Core Competency Framework for Clinical Research Professionals, and frequently continuing education credit is offered for the maintenance of certifications provided by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and Society of Clinical Research Associations (SOCRA). Some examples of past sessions include a presentation on the drug development process, elements of informed consent, and common statistical tests used in cancer research, among others. A list of past events mapped to the domains can be found on our SharePoint site. As available, recordings, slides, and handouts are also saved on SharePoint for staff review.

Talent Development Support

Talent Development Request Form

Have a training need? Our team is available for consultations and can assist in developing, deploying, and evaluating training resources for investigators and staff. The Talent Development team is also available to provide design and technology support to other UF Health Cancer Center units and programs that use various educational technology platforms and learning management systems, such as Canvas. Requests for educational technology support can be made with the form below:

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Meet the team

Julie Thomas

Julie Thomas MEd, CCRP

Assistant Director of Talent Development
Phone: (352) 294-8766
Loren G Dixon

Loren G Dixon

Talent Development Coordinator
Phone: (352) 273-5794
Surya Karthikeyan Vijayalakshmi

Surya Karthikeyan Vijayalakshmi

Talent Development Intern
Phone: (352) 273-5794
Jacob F Perrone

Jacob F Perrone MSM

Talent Development Specialist
Phone: (352) 273-6851
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