Upcoming Events
Conferences + Seminars + Community Events
UFHCC Events
“Cheers to the New Year” Party
When: Weds., Jan. 10 | 5-7 PM
Where: Cancer & Genetics Research Complex atrium
Details: The UF Health Cancer Center family is invited to get together for drinks and hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate recent accomplishments and kick off an exciting new year. There will also be a brief awards presentation.
RSVP: HERE
UFHCC Topics Seminar Series
Location: Cancer and Genetics Research Complex
Room Number 451A/B or 101 (External)
Time: 9 AM
Jan. 12:
Rene Opavsky, PhD.
Associate Professor
Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
University of Florida
Lecture Title: TBD
Jan. 19
Michael Kilberg, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Florida
Lecture Title: TBD
Jan. 26
Maurice Swanson, Ph.D.
Associate Director for Center of NeuroGenetics
Professor
Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
University of Florida
Lecture Title: TBD
UFHCC Grand Rounds
Location: Communicore
Room Number: C1-4
Time: 12 PM
Jan. 10
Stephen D. Nimer, M.D. (External)
Director, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor of Medicine, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
University of Miami
Lecture Title: TBD
Jan. 17
John D. Crispino, Ph.D. (External)
Robert I. Lurie, MD and Lora S. Lurie Professor
Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
Lecture Title: TBD
Jan. 24
Jose Trevino, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Surgery
University of Florida, College of Medicine
Lecture Title: TBD
Conferences
18th Annual Medical Expo of North Central Florida
Who: The India Association Cultural Center
When: Sat., Jan. 20 | 8 AM-4 PM
Where: The India Association Cultural & Educational Center (Ocala, FL)
Details: UFHCC will be representing with a booth and at the table — stop by and say hi! The Expo is open to all medical doctors, nurse practitioners and physicians assistance from Marion, Lake, Sumter and Alachua counties. The attending physicians and healthcare providers will attend educational courses, including 4 CME hours for Mandatory Licensure requirements and 2 CME classes on the latest on Healthcare advances.
Community
Eighth Annual Spotlight on Aging Research
Who: UF Institute on Aging
When: Thursday, March 29 | 3-6 PM
Where: Clinical and Translational Research Building
Details: Featuring data seminar speaker, Dr. Cynthia Brown. For more information go to http://aging.ufl.edu/2017/06/02/8th-annual-spotlight-on-research-on-aging-focus-on-data-science/
Danny’s Dream
Who: Cancer Center Leadership Council members Chuck and Sue DiNatale and UFHCC Development Office
When: March 24, 2018 | 6 PM
Where: St. Mary Star of the Sea Church | 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL
Details: Dan DiNatale lost his battle to Ewing’s sarcoma on Oct. 5, 2016, after a heroic battle of more than four years. While his dreams of being a graphic designer were cut short, Dan’s parents Chuck and Sue, created the Danny’s Dream event to fund Ewing’s sarcoma research to ensure that other children and young adults facing this disease are able to fulfill their dreams. Danny’s Dream will benefit the Danny Fund at UF and fund much needed research into this rare cancer.