NCI Designation
A Milestone for North Central Florida
Designation from the National Cancer Institute
In June 2023, the UF Health Cancer Center became the 72nd NCI-designated cancer center and the only NCI-designated cancer center based at a public university in the state of Florida.
Cancer Center Updates
Cancer Researchers on the Rise: Xzaviar Solone…
Xzaviar Solone’s research aims to understand molecular regulation in aggressive lung cancers.
Breast Cancer Working Group gathers for…
The purpose of the event was to bring together breast cancer researchers across UF campuses to share ideas and spur new collaborations.
6th UF Drug Discovery Symposium sparks new ideas…
The UF Health Cancer Center was a sponsor of the conference, which allowed leading experts to gather in the name of scientific exchange.
Cancer Research News
UF’s one-tube test could expand cervical cancer…
The one-tube testing method uses CRISPR technology and targets DNA from body fluids.
Researchers create a new AI pipeline for…
AI developments in chemical biology led by Alberto Perez, Ph.D., could unlock new types of treatments for diseases like cancer.
Research Snapshot: Researchers find association…
The team evaluated the relationship between several reproductive factors and a novel measurement of breast image intensity.
Around the Center
Clinical Research Offfice
Clinical Research Office
The mission of the UF Health Cancer Center Clinical Research Office, or CRO, is to help deliver new and promising cancer treatments that improve the lives of our patients at the UF Health Cancer Center.
Research
Research Programs
The research priorities of the Cancer Center cut across and align with our four research programs: Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Cancer Targeting and Therapeutics, Immuno-Oncology and Microbiome, and Mechanisms of Oncogenesis.
Patient Care
Treatment Options
One of the great benefits of receiving cancer care at an academic health center like UF Health is unique patient access to the most advanced medical research, treatments and technologies.
VIDEO FEATURE
Reducing the burden of cancer in North Central Florida
Learn how the UF Health Cancer Center has harnessed the strengths of the entire University of Florida to reach a milestone few others have: designation from the National Cancer Institute.
Cancer Center Calendar
Upcoming Events
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May 01
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Working Group Meeting: Cardio-Oncology
10:00am to 11:00am
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May 03
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Working Group Meeting: Microbiome
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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May 07
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Working Group Meeting: Targeted Therapeutics
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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May 10
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May 18
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Children Beyond Our Borders health fair
8:00am to 12:00pm
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Research
Cancer Computational Biology Symposium
April 29
Join the UF Health Cancer Center for a mini-symposium, titled “Engage & Discover: Insights from UF Health Cancer Center Cancer Computational Biology Experts.”