Mission
The UF Health Cancer Institute ARC Network aims to accelerate innovation and progress through supporting a variety of research opportunities for patients throughout the state of Florida.
The Academic Research Consortium (ARC) Network consists of seven affiliate sites across Florida specializing in all cancer types and trials, under the leadership of the University of Florida Health Cancer Institute.
Through its access to nationally funded clinical trials, groundbreaking Investigator Initiated Trials and large team of oncology researchers, the Cancer Institute is able to increase access to clinical trials and novel treatments throughout its catchment area via this network.
Where Can Patients Access ARC Network Trials?
The ARC Network spans nearly every region in the state of Florida, providing access to some of the state’s most populous centers such as Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale and Jacksonville. Although sites are concentrated near the Cancer Institute’s catchment area in North Central Florida, all Floridians are within a half-days drive to one of these sites. This allows the institute to reach a broad range of people with cancer and their families who may not be able to make the trip to UF Health in Gainesville.
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ARC Network enhances access to cancer clinical trials throughout Florida
Through the ARC Network, the Cancer Institute ensures community cancer practices and local health care systems in all corners of Florida can offer clinical trials at their sites, particularly those sponsored by the NCI. On Sept. 26, representatives from all seven ARC sites met in Gainesville for a daylong education and networking retreat.
For more information, please contact Timmy Guinn, ARC coordinator, at UFHCCResearchNetwork@cancer.ufl.edu.
