It was a pleasure to share the latest on next-gen cell therapies @ufhealthcancer.bsky.social today. Thank you for the opportunity to kick off your fall Grand Rounds. It’s always inspiring to connect with colleagues who share our drive to push the boundaries of discovery and care.

UF Health Cancer Institute@ufhealthcancer.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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!

Had fun trying some new songs with @drdanarocks.bsky.social! What do you think of our take on the Chapell Roan megahit #PinkPonyClub? #MusicMonday #DocsWhoRock #TheReMissions

#ScienceSaturday 🧵 ❓ How can we target pancreatic cancer with T cells?

#ScienceSaturday 🧵 ❓ How does aging affect the immune cells infiltrating tumors? ➡️ As we age, our circulating blood and immune cells can develop mutations called clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP).

🗣️ Share this with the women in your life! The @NCCN has shared updated screening guidelines for women with extremely dense breasts. Moffitt’s Dr. Bethany Niell explains the new guidelines and why they are important. www.moffitt.org/endeavor/arc...

Screening Guidelines Updated for Women With ‘Extremely Dense’ Breasts

Recommendations now encourage supplemental breast MRIs for certain patients

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Excited to be joined by biotech executives, entrepreneurs, investors and researchers today at #MoffittBoB to discuss the latest advances in cancer care. A big thank you to Florida Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly for kicking off the event at our leadership breakfast. @moffittnews.bsky.social

📢 New landmark research out today on #TILTherapy for GI cancers ❓Can neoantigen-specific tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) improve #immunotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers?

Happy #NationalDoctorsDay! Join me in recognizing all of our inspiring docs who make a difference in the lives of our patients every day @moffittnews.bsky.social! Photos from our Doctors’ Day lunch celebration! 🩺🥼

#ScienceSaturday 🧵 ➡️ Melanoma secretes a protein called midkine (MDK), which plays a key role in reprogramming dendritic cells in the tumor microenvironment. ❓ How can this impact immune responses?

Thank you to Lakeland Commissioner Stephanie Madden and other Polk County leaders for joining us this week to tour our brand-new Moffitt at SouthShore ambulatory center!

Moffitt Cancer Center is proud to be the first standalone cancer center in the world to open a Nikon Center of Excellence! This prestigious achievement reflects our commitment to cutting-edge imaging technology and groundbreaking cancer research. Read more: bit.ly/41L1R0L

#ScienceSaturday 🧵 ❓ Are B cells important to eliminate cancers? T cells, capable of directly killing cancers, have been widely studied in tumor immunology.

#MusicMonday with my daughter Ally! Song: “I See the Light” from Tangled #tangled #rapunzel #fatherdaughter #duet #guitar #singing #harmonies #docswhorock

Moffitt’s #PetTherapy dogs, Kayba, CJ and Kayse are ready for a pawesome #Valentinesday2025! ❤️ 🐾 Thanks to @moffittnews.bsky.social volunteer Ken Price for bringing them to spread cheer among our patients and teams at Moffitt McKinley Outpatient Center!

Gratitude isn’t just important for the present, but the past and future, too. #ThursdayThoughts

#ScienceSaturday 🧵 🧬 Personalized cancer vaccines (PCV) train the immune system to recognize mutations unique to a patient's tumor, helping the body mount a targeted immune response. ❓ Can this approach help prevent renal cell carcinoma (RCC) from returning after surgery?

Join us in congratulating H. Lee Moffitt, the Outstanding Citizen of the Year, for his dedication to Tampa Bay and beyond! His vision led to a world-class cancer center, ensuring patients could receive top care in Florida. Read more: bit.ly/4aTbP4i #MoffittCancerCenter

Moffitt will be among a select group of elite U.S. cancer centers — and the only one in Tampa Bay — equipped with a next-generation, FDA-cleared, state-of-the-art proton therapy system. www.moffitt.org/newsroom/new...

Moffitt Cancer Center Is First Health System in Tampa Bay Area To Receive Proton Therapy System for Cancer Treatment

IBA’s Proteus®ONE, arriving in February, will be the most advanced in the Tampa Bay area

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On National Women Physicians Day, we celebrate the women at Moffitt who are transforming cancer care through advocacy, research and compassionate patient-centered care. Read more about their impact: bit.ly/413kBte #NWPD @jessicayislam.bsky.social

#ScienceSaturday 🧵 ➡️ Immunotherapies targeting neoantigens can be effective in mediating long-term durable responses in advanced cancer patients. However, identifying these neoantigens from metastatic tumors can be logistically challenging.

As leaders, we can shape the future of cancer care and research by mentoring the next generation! Lift others as you climb! #ThursdayThoughts

I am thrilled that @moffittnews.bsky.social has been named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation once again! This honor reflects our incredible team and culture of excellence as we work together to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. www.moffitt.org/newsroom/new...

Happy #MusicMonday! #TheReMissions had so much fun covering “All of Me” by the legendary Billie Holiday. Music has a way of bringing us together and lifting spirits. Hope this brightens your day! @drdanarocks.bsky.social #DocsWhoRock

Do you know what a biorepository is? 🧊❄️ @moffittnews.bsky.social, we're bringing deep-freeze technology to the Sunshine State to advance cancer research and care. Read more to see how this cutting-edge facility will help save lives: www.moffitt.org/endeavor/arc...

Moffitt Bringing Deep Freeze Temps to the Sunshine State

The new 30,000-square-foot CRYOGENE facility will house Moffitt’s biospecimen collection and offer services to future partners

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#ScienceSaturday 🧵 ❓ What is the "obesity paradox" in cancer #immunotherapy? ➡️ Although obesity increases the risk of #cancer, it's also been linked with better outcomes for some patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), a type of immunotherapy.

We are so thrilled to begin serving patients at Moffitt at SouthShore in just a few short days. Learn more about the newest @moffittnews.bsky.social facility in this piece from ABC Action News! www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-...

Moffitt Cancer Center opens new facility in Ruskin

On Friday, more than 200 team members had the opportunity to tour the new 75,000-square-foot Moffitt Cancer Center at SouthShore in Ruskin.

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So great to connect with fellows from our Urologic Oncology, BMT, Gynecologic Oncology and Pathology teams @moffittnews.bsky.social at a recent breakfast with Dr. Karen Lu and Dr. John Cleveland! Thank you for your important role in shaping the future of oncology!

Enjoyed having the Stanley Cup visit Moffitt Cancer Center today! 🏆

Michael Jain@michaeldjain.bsky.social · 2y ago

We had visitors @moffittnews.bsky.social today!

Acts of injustice—from discrimination to genocide—are only made possible when we allow dehumanization & hate into our hearts and communities. We All is a song about love & seeing ourselves in the “other”. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that. #MLK #MusicMonday

#ScienceSaturday 🧵 ➡️ T cells recognize tumors through binding of their T-cell receptors (TCRs) to peptide antigens within MHC molecules. ❓ What is the optimal strength of this receptor binding, known as “avidity”, to mediate antitumor immunity?