In the July #AACICommentary, Drs. Diane M. Simeone and Thomas J. George highlight why clinical trial activation delays threaten U.S. research leadership, and how the new ACT Steering Committee aims to fix it. conta.cc/3RezV42

A new tool developed at @ufhealthcancer.bsky.social reduced non-essential data collection by 33 percentage points. Dr. Erin Monari will present the first-place #CRI2026 abstract on behalf of lead author Nina McGrew, MSN, RN, ACRP-CP. #AACICRI #ClinicalResearchInnovation

Witnessing the suffering of young cancer patients convinced Elias Sayour that traditional treatments were too crude and costly in human terms.

Today during an #AACR26 mini-symposium, UF Health Cancer Institute researchers presented findings that the gut microbiota influences chronic sleep deprivation-induced colorectal cancer progression and treatment response. Read the news release: go.ufl.edu/el1zqlo @theaacr.bsky.social

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The gut microbiota drives changes to the immune system caused by chronic sleep loss, the study found.

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Our experts are on the ground in San Diego for #AACR26, getting ready to present impactful science that's driving progress starting with today's poster session from 2-5 p.m. Check out our presentations and follow along to learn about our research: go.ufl.edu/AACR26 @theaacr.bsky.social

Published in @cp-cellrepmed.bsky.social, UF Health Cancer Institute researchers discovered a small compound produced naturally by gut bacteria that doubled the response to lung cancer immunotherapy treatment in mice and can now be made into a drug for testing in humans: go.ufl.edu/omrx6hn

Gut bacteria molecule boosts lung cancer treatment response - UF Health

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF Health Cancer Institute researchers have discovered a small compound produced naturally by gut bacteria that doubled the response to…

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As #ASH25 wraps up, we’re proud of our researchers, clinicians & trainees whose innovative, award-winning research shows the power of collaboration to improve the treatment and diagnosis of blood cancers. Recap our highlights 👉 go.ufl.edu/ash-highlights @ash.hematology.org

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UF Health Cancer Institute experts presented innovative research at the American Society of Hematology 67th Annual Meeting and Exposition in Orlando covering the full spectrum of hematology, from lead...

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Happening now at #ASH25, UF Health Cancer Institute trainee Arianna Smith from the lab of Jason Butler, Ph.D., is presenting on how endothelial cell-derived thrombospondin-1 negatively affects hematopoietic function during aging: meetings-api.hematology.org/api/abstract...

Today at #ASH25, Francisco Marchi of Jatinder Lamba's lab presented an oral abstract on a transformer neural network using DNA methylation for sensitive & specific diagnosis of acute leukemia, winning an @ash.hematology.org award. Read the abstract: meetings-api.hematology.org/api/abstract...

The UF Health Cancer Institute will be well-represented at the 67th @ash.hematology.org Annual Meeting and Exposition in Florida from Dec. 6-9, with 60 abstracts representing the full spectrum of hematology research. Check out our participation: go.ufl.edu/th7bywo #ASH25

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The UF Health Cancer Institute will be presenting at the ASH 67th Annual Meeting and Exposition in Florida.

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Thomas George named interim director of UF Health Cancer Institute (@ufhealthcancer.bsky.social) https://cancerletter.com/in-brief/20251114_8b/

Thomas George named interim director of UF Health Cancer Institute - The Cancer Letter

Thomas J. George, a gastrointestinal medical oncologist and expert in clinical research, has been named interim director of the University of Florida Health Cancer Institute, effective Nov. 17. To access this subscriber-only content please log in or subscribe.If your institution has a site license, log in with IP-login or register for a sponsored account.**Not all […]

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Engaging members from all 16 University of Florida colleges and in recognition of being a vital institutional resource accelerating cancer research, we are now officially the UF Health Cancer Institute: go.ufl.edu/g3w36tg

UF Health Cancer Center is now an institute - UF Health

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has conferred the prestigious title of institute to the University of Florida Health Cancer Center, a reflection…

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The Week in Cancer News: Some COVID-19 vaccines may strengthen immunotherapy's effectiveness, an antibody-drug conjugate and an immune checkpoint inhibitor improve survival for patients with bladder cancer, and more. buff.ly/Rt5VfsP

Patients with advanced lung or skin cancer who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy drugs lived significantly longer than those who did not get the vaccine, UF researchers have found. ufhealth.org/news/2025/st...

Study finds COVID-19 mRNA vaccine sparks immune response to fight cancer - UF Health

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Patients with advanced lung or skin cancer who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy drugs lived…

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Published in @jci.org, UF Health Cancer Center researchers have found that #ClonalHematopoiesis promotes #obesity and metabolic disease: go.ufl.edu/tbrz64w

Study finds hidden blood mutations spark obesity, diabetes and liver disease - UF Health

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF Health Cancer Center researchers have found a surprising culprit behind common health problems like obesity, diabetes and fatty liver…

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Ninety-three percent of patients with a new cancer diagnosis were exposed to misinformation about cancer treatments, a UF Health Cancer Center study published in the Journal of Cancer Education found: go.ufl.edu/swqk562

Study finds most cancer patients exposed to misinformation; UF researchers pilot 'information prescription' - UF Health

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Ninety-three percent of patients with a new cancer diagnosis were exposed to at least one type of misinformation about cancer treatments, a…

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UF Health Cancer Center member David Ostrov, Ph.D., and collaborators helped find a new vulnerability in pancreatic cancer cells, opening the door for a potential new treatment. Read more about the new study, published in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy: go.ufl.edu/8ztqycj

Scientists discover new target in potential pancreatic cancer treatment - UF Health

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Health scientists helped find a promising new way to attack and kill pancreatic cancer cells by identifying an…

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We had the honor of hosting @patrickhwumd.bsky.social president and CEO of @moffittnews.bsky.social, at UF today for an incredible talk on next-generation T-cell therapies for cancer. It was an inspiring and motivating way to kick off our fall Oncology Grand Rounds series. Thank you, Dr. Hwu!

A multi-institution study led by the UF Health Cancer Center and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and a first-of-its-kind UF food pharmacy aim to give patients with cancer the best shot at a healthy future: go.ufl.edu/e0ul8ir

UF researchers aim to improve nutrition for cancer patients - UF Health

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new study and first-of-its-kind food pharmacy at UF aim to help patients with cancer access and eat nutritious foods, giving them the…

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Learn more about this new research on whole-body MRI in cancer screening involving UF Health Cancer Center member Bruno Hochhegger, M.D., and collaborators. ⬇️

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New Meta-Analysis says Whole-Body #MRI ‘Lacks Significant Diagnostic Yield’ www.diagnosticimaging.com/view/new-met... #radiology #RadRes

The Florida Department of Health awarded nine grants to UF Health Cancer Center investigators. The innovative projects have the potential to significantly advance the understanding of the molecular basis of cancer and its prevention and treatment. Learn about the projects: go.ufl.edu/2wsk38w

UF Health Cancer Center investigators state grants to address a variety of cancers » Cancer Center » UF Health Cancer Center » University of Florida

The Florida Department of Health has awarded nine grants to eight UF Health Cancer Center investigators. The innovative projects address some of the most prevalent and deadly cancers in the region the...

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A new study by @UF researchers and collaborators has found that a popular class of weight loss drugs is associated with lower cancer risk. Researchers used OneFlorida+, a powerful resource of health records, to reach their findings, published in @jama.com Oncology: go.ufl.edu/6qkxlm4

Weight loss medications linked to lower cancer risk » Cancer Center » UF Health Cancer Center » University of Florida

A new study by UF researchers and collaborators has found that weight loss drugs are associated with lower cancer risk.

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A Florida health initiative prompted a significant increase in colorectal cancer screening for eligible individuals with Medicaid within the state, a new study by UF Health Cancer Center researchers found. Read about the findings in HemOnc Today: www.healio.com/news/hematol...

Financial relief incentive spiked CRC screening uptake in Florida Medicaid enrollees

A Florida health initiative prompted a significant increase in colorectal cancer screening for eligible individuals with Medicaid within the state, demonstrating the strategy’s effectiveness and...

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Congratulations to a team of University of Florida researchers, who have received a $2.3 million grant from the NCI to study treatment and survivorship care in Hodgkin lymphoma: go.ufl.edu/tcbmv95

UF researchers receive $2.3 million grant to study treatment and survivorship care in Hodgkin lymphoma » Cancer Center » UF Health Cancer Center » University of Florida

The project aims to uncover the reasons for the difference in treatment delivered for Hodgkin lymphoma.

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Researchers @ufhealthcancer.bsky.social conducting a small study have created a saliva-sampling device to detect breast #cancer. This device, that measures specific breast cancer biomarkers hidden in saliva, could improve access to breast cancer screening. ufhealth.org/news/2025/uf...

UF researchers get closer to saliva test for breast cancer - UF Health

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have improved a potentially transformative handheld device to detect breast cancer in saliva, simplifying…

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Researchers from the UF Health Cancer Center and UF College of Pharmacy have developed the Acute Leukemia Methylome Atlas, or ALMA, a digital tool that uses AI to accelerate the diagnosis of acute leukemias. Read more about the new research, published in Nature Communications: go.ufl.edu/i7xbevx

AI tool speeds acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis - UF Health

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A team of University of Florida Health researchers has developed a digital tool that uses artificial intelligence to accelerate the…

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University of Florida researchers have advanced their innovative biosensor for detecting breast cancer in saliva samples: go.ufl.edu/3w3vmpk

UF researchers get closer to saliva test for breast cancer - UF Health

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have improved a potentially transformative handheld device to detect breast cancer in saliva, simplifying…

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We're proud that UF Health Shands Hospital is ranked among the country’s top 50 hospitals for cancer treatment, according to the 2025-26 @usnews.com “Best Hospitals” report. Read more: go.ufl.edu/s31aclb

Congratulations to UF Health Cancer Center member @drmmurphy.bsky.social, who has been named a Fellow of @ascocancer.bsky.social in recognition of her extraordinary volunteer service, engagement and dedication! Read more: cancer.ufl.edu/2025/07/22/m...

Martina Murphy, M.D., named Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology » Cancer Center » UF Health Cancer Center » University of Florida

ASCO fellow designation recognizes extraordinary volunteer service, engagement and dedication.

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UF Health Cancer Center researchers have developed a promising method for pancreatic cancer early detection using extracellular vesicles. In our latest Research Snapshot, discover more about this research published in the Journal of Nanobiotechnology: go.ufl.edu/42xqwn3

Research Snapshot: UF team advances novel method for pancreatic cancer detection » Cancer Center » UF Health Cancer Center » University of Florida

The preliminary findings could lead to a simple, non-invasive blood test for early pancreatic cancer detection.

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