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Kristin A. Heath Appointed UFHPTI Executive Director

The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute Board of Directors has announced that Kristin A. Heath, DBA, MBA, MHA, an accomplished radiation oncology and proton therapy leader, has been appointed as executive director.

Radiation Oncology Professor Receives 2023 Exemplary Teacher Recognition

The UF Department of Radiation Oncology announced this fall that Julie Bradley, MD, MHCDS has been recognized as an Exemplary Teacher for 2022-2023 . Dr. Bradley (right), an Associate Professor with tenure, is well known for her research and clinical expertise in the areas of breast cancer…

UF Health Proton Therapy Institute Treats 10,000th Patient

On February 23, a Jacksonville woman became the 10,000th person to complete proton therapy at the University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute (UFHPTI). Dacia Starratt, a 47-year-old native of Jacksonville’s Oceanway neighborhood (shown right), had 32 daily treatments over a 6- to 7-week period for breast cancer. Proton therapy,…

University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute Expansion

The University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute (UFHPTI) has announced plans for a $39 million expansion. The expansion will include system upgrades and plans to increase the number of cancer patients and types of cancer UFHPTI is able to treat. UFHPTI has signed several agreements with the following groups:…

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