Upcoming Events
Conferences + Seminars + Community Events
UFHCC Events
UFHCC Topics in Cancer Seminar Series
Location: Cancer and Genetics Research Complex
Room Number: CGRC-451
Time: 9 a.m.
Sept. 6
Ryan Kolb, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine
UF College of Medicine
“Obesity and Breast Cancer: Correlation, Mechanism and Potential Therapeutic Topics”
Sept. 13
Andrew Judge, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
UF College of Public Health and Health Professions
“Pancreatic Cancer Induced Skeletal Muscle Wasting and Pathology”
Sept. 20
Mingyi Xie, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
UF College of Medicine
“Transcription Start Site MicroRNAs”
Sept. 27
Haitao “Mark” Ji, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Associate Member
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
University of South Florida
“Rational Design, Synthesis and Biological Characterization of Small-Molecule Inhibitors for the Beta-Catenin/BCL9 protein-protein Interaction”
UFHCC Oncology Grand Rounds Seminar Series
Location: Communicore
Room Number: C1-004
Time: 12 p.m.
Sept. 4
Ashok Saluja, Ph.D.
Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Surgery
Director, Sylvester Pancreatic Cancer Research Institute
Senior Associate Dean for Research Innovation,
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Miami
“Minnelide – A Novel Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer”
Sept. 11
Nancy P. Mendenhall, M.D., FASTRO
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Associate Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology
Medical Director, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute
College of Medicine, University of Florida
“Proton Therapy: Promise and Proof”
Sept. 18
Nancy L. Bartlett, M.D.
Koman Chair in Medical Oncology and Professor of Medicine
Siteman Cancer Center
Washington University School of Medicine
“TBD”
Sept. 25
Karen M. Mustian, Ph.D., MPH
Professor, Department of Surgery
Co-Director, Cancer Control and Survivorship Research Program
Wilmot Cancer Institute
University of Rochester
“Yoga for the Treatment of Toxicities and Side Effects Among Cancer Patients”
UFHCC Working Group Meetings
Targeted Therapeutics Working Group
When: Sept. 2
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Location: CGRC 133
Microbiome Working Group
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 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Contact: Donna Johnson | johnsodm@ufl.edu | 352-273-7137
More Info: For more info, CLICK HERE
Developmental Research Program (DRP) Funding Opportunities - UF CaRE²
About: UF CaRE² is offering Developmental Research Program (DRP) Funding opportunities up to $5,000 for a period of one year. The primary goal of the CaRE² at UF Developmental Program is to provide developmental support for research, research infrastructure, research education, research training and community engagement that are well aligned with the mission of the CaRE² Health Equity Center.
Interested investigators can also access the application directly here.
More info: https://care2.cancer.ufl.edu
Contact: Nissa Askins | nissa.askins@cop.ufl.edu
Eighth Annual BMT Winter Workshop
About: The University of Florida Health Cancer Center is proud to host the Eighth Annual BMT Winter Workshop. The event will occur prior to the 61st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH). This informal meeting is formatted as previous workshops with numerous short talks on late-breaking research in bone marrow transplant. Presenters will discuss recent clinical and pre-clinical data pertinent to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cell therapy (TCT). You can find more information about this event on our website.
Free Registration is open here.
When: Friday, Dec. 6 | 3 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: UF Research and Academic Center – Lake Nona Auditorium | 6550 Sanger Road, Orlando, FL 32827
Contact: researchadmin@cancer.ufl.edu
ASCO Direct Highlights
About: The UF Health Cancer Center is proud to host ASCO Direct Highlights: Immuno-Therapy Advancements for the Oncology Practitioner.
When: Friday, April 17, 2020 | 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Where: UF Research and Academic Center – Lake Nona | 6550 Sanger Road, Orlando, FL 32827
Community
Wilmot Gardens
Where: Wilmot Gardens Greenhouse
When: Every Tuesday, 1-2 p.m.
Details: Wilmot Gardens is a free, indoor therapeutic gardening program for cancer patients and others. It is a most worthwhile activity for the mind and spirit, and no experience is necessary! Caregivers are welcome. There is a small parking lot adjacent to the greenhouse that you can park in for free during the lessons. For more information, please contact Leah at 352-294-5003.
Making Strides Fundraising Kick-Off
Don’t be scared! On Friday the 13th, you can support teams from UF Health as they raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. Teams will have a number of fun and creative items for sale, with 100 percent of the proceeds being donated towards assisting breast cancer patients and research in our community. UF Health teams raised more than $19,000 in 2018, let’s see if we can top that this year!
Who: UF Health Making Strides Against Breast Cancer teams
What: Kicking off their fund-raising efforts
When: Friday, Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: UF Health Shands Hospital atrium
Why: Support local breast cancer patients and research
Want to join in the fun? It’s not too late! The Gainesville walk will be held Oct. 26 at Celebration Point. You can sign up to have a team by visiting www.makingstrideswalk.org/gainesvillefl. Be sure to put UF Health in your team name so we can support your efforts with complimentary UF Health shirts, and messaging to your team. Send an email to Jessica Barton, jessbarton@ufl.edu, for more information.
Bárbara Padilla Concert
About: The Climb for Cancer Foundation is hosting a concert starring Bárbara Padilla on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall. All proceeds from this concert will benefit UF Health pediatric oncology programs.
Fueled by the battle against cancer, Bárbara will be performing her favorites from her hit album, “Bárbara Padilla.”
When: Sunday, Sept. 29 | 4 p.m.
Where: Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall
More Info: Please call 352-333-9663