The Department of Radiation Oncology has begun administering SpaceOAR hydrogel in patients undergoing prostate radiotherapy at the UF Health Medical Oncology – Davis Cancer Pavilion. SpaceOAR hydrogel is injected into place prior to the start of radiation treatment. Patients may be awake or asleep under general anesthesia for the procedure.
Folakemi T. Odedina, PhD (shown left), Joint Professor in Radiation Oncology, Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, has been invited to participate in the 2019 World Cancer Leaders’ Summit organized by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and the International…
UF startup Entrinsic Health Solutions partners with Nestlé Health Science.
UFHCC and Radiation Oncology Teams will continue development of a radiation toxicity biomarker.
The UF Health Radiation Oncology – Davis Cancer Center, home to the Radiation Oncology team and the College of Medicine’s Department of Radiation Oncology, announces the completion of its $1.5 million renovation project (new Reception area shown left). The improvements enhanced waiting, pathway and work areas as well as exam…
The University of Florida College of Medicine made substantial gains in its primary care ranking while remaining the No. 1 overall medical school in Florida and again securing a place among the nation’s best medical schools in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of graduate schools. The College of…
Solving for X in the Y Domain: Strategies for Overcoming Gender Barriers to Leadership Lecture and Workshops with Renowned Author Gae Walters, PhD April 4-5, 2019 The University of Florida College of Medicine, in partnership with UF’s Academic and Professional Assembly, Women in Medicine and Science, and Association of Academic…
Catherine Mercado, M.D. (shown left), was named a recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Resident Educator Award on February 22, 2019. This award recognizes Dr. Mercado’s excellence in teaching colleagues and medical students. Designated by program directors, and sponsored by the Society of Teaching Scholars, the Outstanding Resident Educator Awards will…
Dr. Natalie Lockney (left), Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology, will join the UF Health Cancer Center Women’s Cancer Wellness Symposium at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Tea and refreshments will be served. The symposium, scheduled from 2 – 4 p.m., will feature three presentations by…
Kari Bastow, Radiation Oncology Research Administration Manager, received the 2018 Research Staffer of the Year Award on January 9, 2019. Kari coordinates the administrative efforts for all grants submissions, research agreements, and clinical trial budget negations. The award recognized her extraordinary contributions to UF Cancer Center research successes. “Through her…
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