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The mission of the UF Health Cancer Institute’s Office of People & Culture is to provide resources, programs and strategic people leadership that support the advancement of the institute’s mission and ensure our culture is characterized by fairness, teamwork and opportunity. We envision the institute as a national leader in the cancer research community, both as an employer and as a hub for collaborative research, superior leadership, continued growth and learning, as well as professional integrity, ethics and mutual respect.

Our Values

Community: Build partnerships to promote cancer awareness, prevention, and access to care while sharing scientific advancements that enable our communities.

Compassion: Prioritize patient needs, turning research into real improvements in cancer care and survivorship.

Excellence: Strive to provide the highest quality in clinical care, research, education, and service to advance the field of oncology.

Innovation: Drive cancer research and care forward through
groundbreaking discoveries and clinical advancements.

Integrity: Uphold the highest ethical standards, ensuring trust and accountability.

Life-Long Learning & Leadership: Empower patients, faculty, students and staff through education and training, ensuring lasting impact.

Our SERVICES

People & Culture

Careers in Cancer

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People & Culture

Resources for Faculty

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People & Culture

Resources for Staff

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Training Calendar

LEadership

Byron W McCoy

Byron W McCoy MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Associate Director of People & Culture
Phone: (352) 294-8758
Julie Thomas

Julie Thomas MEd, CCRP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Assistant Director of People & Culture
Phone: (352) 294-8766

Meet The Team

The People Operations team is responsible for a range of people-centric HR functions including talent acquisition, talent management and compensation. Our team takes a strategic approach, focusing on employee experience and culture as an outcome of mission-aligned HR operations.

Need additional resources?

We can help!

If you need additional resources or have questions regarding the resources available to your role, please do not hesitate to contact our team. We would be glad to assist you in sourcing or identifying available resources that meet your specific needs.

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