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As the 72nd NCI-designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the state of Florida, the University of Florida Health Cancer Institute blends comprehensive patient care and innovative research in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Together with our more than 360 researchers and clinicians from across the University of Florida and UF Health, our industry-leading staff represent the Southeast’s most comprehensive academic health center. The Cancer Institute and its members are dedicated to providing leading-edge cancer care and conducting original research for the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

We have been supporting and serving Floridians and the state of Florida in the fight to address the ongoing burden of cancer on our communities for over 20 years. We invite you to join our talented team!

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Researcher Stories

Cancer researchers on the rise

Mohammed Gbadamosi, Ph.D.

Mohammed Gbadamosi, Ph.D., is an early-stage investigator and the recipient of an NIH Early Independence Award. "Through being part of the Cancer Institute, I've had the opportunity to be in spaces where I engage both researchers, as well as clinicians, and being in that kind of unique interface has allowed me to get a really good appreciation for translational research, research that really is going to affect patient lives," he said.

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Cancer Researchers on the Rise

Rachel Newsome, Ph.D.

Rachel Newsome, Ph.D., now a postdoctoral fellow, earned her undergraduate degree at UF and went on to complete the UF Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences in the Cancer Biology Concentration. Her research in the lab of Christian Jobin, Ph.D., focuses on host-microbe interactions regarding inflammation, cancer and cancer therapeutics. "The Cancer Institute graduate program has been the single most important factor in my career thus far," she said.

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Get to know Gainesville

A Special Place to Live

Guide to Gainesville

A college town with huge swaths of protected natural beauty, Gainesville is a place where nature and culture meet. Learn more about what makes Gainesville a special place to live.

The greater Gainesville area has more than 100 miles of nature trails and crystal-blue freshwater springs.

Things to do in Gainesville

It all starts with 224 days of sunshine. From nature parks to museums and sporting events, Gainesville offers a wide array of attractions and things to do.

A wide view of downtown Gainesville under a soft blue sky, with the iconic Hippodrome Theatre standing in the distance, framed by leafy trees and urban architecture.

University campus map

Explore an interactive, online map of the University of Florida campus at your own pace.

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