Upcoming Events
Conferences + Seminars + Community Events
UFHCC Events
BIOSTATISTICS & BIOINFORMATICS Walk-In Clinic (BB WINC)
About: The University of Florida Health Cancer Center (UFHCC) Division of Quantitative Sciences & Biostatistics Shared Resource provides biostatistical leadership and quantitative analytic collaborative support to members of the UFHCC. They are here to help you conduct statistically sound research.
Possible topics include:
- Study Design
- Sample Size Calculation
- Optimal Data Management
- Data Analysis Plan
- R Programming Tutorial
- State-of-the-Art Graphical Illustration
Where: Cancer and Genetics Research Complex Lobby
When: Tuesdays starting Dec. 4 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Contact: Donna Johnson | johnsodm@ufl.edu | 352-273-7137
More Info: For more info, CLICK HERE
UFHCC Topics in Cancer Seminar Series
Location: Cancer and Genetics Research Complex
Room Number: CGRC-451
Time: 9 a.m.
March 1
Volker Mai, Ph.D.
Associate Professor; Department of Epidemiology
Emerging Pathogens Institute
College of Public Health/Health Professions and Medicine, University of Florida
Lecture Title: “Exploring Microbiota Dynamics for Cancer Prevention, Screening and Treatment”
March 15
Hugh Fan, Ph.D.
Professor; Biomedical Engineering
Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering
Lecture Title: “Circulating Tumor Biomarkers for Treatment Monitoring”
March 22
Richard A. Van Etten, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chao Family Endowed Director’s Chair in Cancer Research & Treatment
Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry
Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California
Lecture Title: “TBD”
March 29
Kristianna M. Fredenburg, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor; Anatomic Pathology, General Surgical Pathology
Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine
College of Medicine, University of Florida
Lecture Title: “TBD”
April 12
Shuang Huang, Ph.D.
Professor; Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
College of Medicine, University of Florida
Lecture Title: “TBD”
UFHCC Grand Rounds
Location: Communicore
Room Number: C1-004
Time: 12 p.m.
Feb. 27
Helen Heslop, M.D., DSc (Hon)
Dan L Duncan Chair, Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Director, Center for Cell and Gene Therapy Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital
Associate Director Clinical Research, Leader, Cancer Cell & Gene Therapy Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center Baylor College of Medicine
Lecture Title: “Immunotherapy Using Native and Artificial T Cell Receptors”
March 13
Ashok Saluja, Ph.D.
Professor & Vice Chair; Department of Surgery
Director; Sylvester Pancreatic Cancer Research Institute
Senior Associate Dean for Research Innovation
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lecture Title: “Minnelide – A Novel Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer”
March 20
Verline Justilien, Ph.D.
Associate Consultant I, Department of Cancer Biology
Assistant Professor of Cancer Biology
Mayo Clinic
Lecture Title: “The 3q26 Amplicon: A Multi-genic Driver of Transformation”
March 27
John Olson, Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Campbell and Jeanette Plugge Professor of Surgery
Vice Chair, Department of Surgery
Head, Division of General and Oncologic Surgery
Associate Director, Greenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Maryland, School of Medicine
Lecture Title: “TBD”
April 3
John Welch, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine;
Department of Stem Cell Biology
Washington University
Lecture Title: “TBD”
Community Events
Cancer Connections
Feb. 27
Please join us for the next Cancer Connections meeting, where Jason Rosenberg, M.D., a reconstructive surgeon with the Orthopaedic Institute, will speak about new procedures in breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery. Please be sure to RSVP to Barb Thomas by Monday, Feb. 25th, if you wish to partake in lunch, provided with a $4 donation.
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When: Wednesday, Feb. 27 | 12 -1 pm
Where: HealthStreet | 2401 SW Archer Rd
Contact: Barb Thomas | bnbbarb@gmail.com
March 1
What: UF Health nursing, clinical and administrative staff are invited to participate in a “Best in Blue Spirit” competition to get the conversation started about the importance of colorectal cancer screenings. Dress up or decorate your work area, take a picture, send it in and your team would win!
When: March 1; Submissions open from March 1 to March 10.
March 9
What: Ante Up Against Cancer! Third Annual Poker Tournament
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Oxford Downs
17996 US-301, Summerfield, FL 34991
Registration for non-poker players opens Feb. 4 and costs $25
Click here for more information and to register.
March 16
What: Third Annual Workout on Waterfront
Where: Cedar Key, FL
Events include the Coastal Heritage 5K, the Atsena Otie, Kayak Challenge, the Repurpose-It-Regatta, and the Bow WoW. Lunch and a silent auction will be held at 12:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the City of Cedar Key renovation of the Tennis Courts at Cedar Key School, Children’s Table in Levy County and the 2019 International Coastal Clean-up. Lunch and a silent auction will be held at 12:30 p.m.
Click here to register.
March 23
What: An evening to celebrate Dan DiNatale’s life and support Ewing’s sarcoma research so others may fulfill their dreams. With special guests Dr. Joanne Lagmay and Dr. Elias Sayour, University of Florida physician researchers.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Harbourside Ballroom, Longboat Key Club
3000 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Click here for event and sponsorship information