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Dr. Nima Sharifi smiling at the front of the room, by a podium and projection screen at the 2025 DSUI research retreat

New Study by Dr. Nima Sharifi Reveals Common Genetics that Link to Prostate Cancer Death and Digestion

Dr. Sharifi shows the HSD3B1 gene he helped discover, a major factor in prostate cancer outcomes, also regulates digestion.

Jun. 15 2026 |
Dani Duensing and her mom, Tammy Knight Duensing, smiling and wearing pink shirts in support of breast cancer research

A Mother’s Cancer Journey Inspires Her Daughter

Inspired by her mother's cancer treatment at Sylvester, this teen founded a nonprofit to provide comfort to Miami chemotherapy patients.

Jun. 11 2026 |
A macro photograph fibers of the mineral chrysotile asbestos taken from the host rock with tweezers.

A Long Shadow: Mapping Mesothelioma’s Uneven Decline Across the United States

New study finds U.S. mesothelioma rates falling but cases rising, with gender disparities and geographic hotspots highlighting ongoing asbestos risks.

Jun. 11 2026 |
Dr. Roth and Dr. Byers seated close together outdoors in front of a large glacier and calm water. One individual wears a gray jacket and a light blue cap with an American flag design, while the other wears a pink hooded jacket and glasses. Snow-covered mountains and ice formations fill the background.

Two Miller School Trailblazers Retire After Nearly 100 Years of Combined Service

Drs. Patricia Byers and David Roth retire from the Miller School after decades shaping trauma care and transplant nephrology.

Jun. 11 2026 |

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