Upcoming Events
Conferences + Seminars + Community Events
UFHCC Events
UFHCC Research Meetings
Cancer Population Sciences (CPS) Monthly Meeting
When: March 26th, 2018 | 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: HPNP 3203
Cancer Therapeutics & Host Response (CTHR) Monthly Meeting
When: April 26th, 2018 | Noon
Where: TBD
Mechanisms of Oncogenesis (MOO) Monthly Meeting
When: March 15th, 2018 | 12 – 1 p.m.
Where: CGRC-101 Auditroium
UFHCC Topics Seminar Series
Location: Cancer and Genetics Research Complex
Room Number 451A/B or 101 (External)
Time: 9 a.m.
April 6
Rolf Renne, Ph.D.
Associate Director for Basic Sciences
UF Health Cancer Center
Professor
Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Lecture Title: TBD
April 13, 2018
Ali Zarrinpar, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Surgery
Division of Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Surgery
College of Medicine
University of Florida
Lecture Title: TBD
April 27, 2018
Ali Shilatifard, Ph.D. (External)
Chairman, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Robert Francis Furchgott Professor
Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
Lecture Title: TBD
UFHCC Grand Rounds
Location: Communicore
Room Number: C1-4
Time: 12 p.m.
March 28
Simon N. Powell, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P. (External)
Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology
Enid A. Haupt Chair in Radiation Oncology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lecture Title: “Understanding the complex relationships in the BRCA1-BRCA2 pathway of genome protection”
April 4, 2018
Andrew Judge, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
College of Public Health and Health Professions.
Lecture Title: TBD
April 11
Biljana Horn, M.D.
Clinical Professor and Medical Director
Pediatric BMT Program
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital
University of Florida
Lecture Title: ‘Transplantation for pediatric inborn errors of metabolism”
| April 18, 2018 Virginia Kaklamani, M.D., D.Sc.(External) Professor of Medicine Ruth McLean Bowman Bowers Chair in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment A.B. Alexander Distinguished Chair in Oncology Associate Director for Clinical Research Leader, Breast Oncology Program CTRC, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Lecture Title: “Using biomarker testing to treat breast cancer” |
April 25, 2018
Jan Beumer, PharmD, Ph.D., D.A.B.T.
Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Pittsburgh, Hillman Cancer Center
Lecture Title: TBD
Community
Danny’s Dream
Who: Cancer Center Leadership Council members Chuck and Sue DiNatale and UFHCC Development Office
When: March 24 | 6 p.m.
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.
Impeding Metastasis — From Molecular Targeting to Exercise
Who: Health Street and Cancer Connection
When: March 28, 2018 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Health Street | 2401 SW Archer Road
Details: Dietmar W. Siemann, Ph.D., will explain to participants the reasons behind cancer therapy failures, what key factors are associated with the dissemination of cancer cells to secondary sites and what strategies can interfere with the metastatic process to improve cancer therapy outcomes. Participants should bring their own lunch or RSVP for a healthful lunch provided with their $4 contribution. For more information, call Cheri Knecht at 352-294-4882, or to RSVP contact Barb Thomas at bnbbarb@aol.com.
NPCF Fashion Funds the Cure
Who: National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
When: April 21, 2018; 6 p.m. doors open and reception, show starts at 7 p.m.
Where: The Champions Club at the University of Florida 157 Gale Lemerand Drive | Gainesville, FL 32611
Details: Rise up and help children live their dreams
by joining us for a night of fashion. You’ll be inspired by courageous children battling cancer as they make their debut on the runway. All proceeds will benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation and the Legacy fund at UF Health, where doctors and researchers are conducting a novel immunotherapy approach for children with malignant brain tumor. UF student admission is $20 and reserved seating is $100. For ticket and sponsorship information, click here.
UF Health Community Health and Wellness Expo
When: May 18, 2018; 8:30 a.m. till Noon
Where: UF Hilton Conference Center, 1714 SW 34 St., Gainesville
Details: You are invited to attend and/or participate in the annual UF Health Community Health and Wellness Expo. There is no fee for UF or UF Health departments to participate. If you are interested showing the community what you do, providing health education or offering a free screening please contact Marsha Mott at mottms@shands.ufl.edu; 352-265-0373. For more information, click here.
