FALL 2023 UF Health Cancer Center Member newsletter
FRONT PAGE
HEADLINES
News + Announcements
MONTHLY HAAs
Honors, Awards + Achievements
FUNDING UPDATE
Internal + Extramural Opportunities
PUBLICATIONS
Recent + Selected
SPOTLIGHT
BUILDING MOMENTUM
Research programs expand to propel cancer research discoveries
The new programs will deepen the center’s collaboration with colleagues at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, leveraging leading-edge technology such as robot-assisted drug discovery to complement pharmacogenomics research at UF. At the same time, it will bring together experts who are conducting research across the immunotherapy spectrum, from the brain to the gut microbiome.
Around The Center
CLINICAL CORNER
Breast cancer screening
Karen Daily, D.O., provides a closer look at the importance of early detection for breast cancer and why it’s important to follow recommended screening guidelines.
Also, see highlighted clinical trials.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Zeina Al-Mansour, M.D.
Zeina Al-Mansour, M.D., is an associate professor in the division of hematology/oncology in the University of Florida College of Medicine. Her primary clinical interests are myeloid malignancies and hematopoietic cell transplant, particularly in the older population.
MEMBER RESOURCE
NCI badge use guidelines
UF Health has created guidelines on how to use the National Cancer Institute badge in materials. Also, access new letterhead and business card templates.
EVENTS
Southeastern Cancer Survivorship Symposium
We invite you to participate in an educational symposium on Nov. 9 dedicated to research on holistic and patient-centered approaches that aim to support individuals throughout their cancer journey, from diagnosis through the post-treatment phase, to help them lead fulfilling and healthy lives.
