Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Roundtable participants engage in a small-group discussion during the Miller School's clinical trial engagement event, seated around a conference table with laptops, notes, and meeting materials.

Research and Innovation

Breaking Barriers to Cancer Clinical Trial Participation

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Sep. 24 2026 |
Dr. Markus Bredel in a white lab coat stands beside a ProBeam proton therapy system, forming a “U” shape with raised hands in front of the circular treatment gantry. The advanced radiation therapy equipment, including the treatment table and imaging components, fills the treatment room, illuminated by soft blue lighting.

Research and Innovation

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Showcases Radiation Oncology Leadership and Research at ASTRO 2026

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Sep. 23 2026 |
Two participants wearing bright pink event shirts embrace during an outdoor breast cancer awareness gathering. Other attendees, a large pink star-themed backdrop, and event activity are visible around them.

Community Outreach

2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Events in South Florida

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Sep. 21 2026 |
Dr. Jay Spiegel, Dr. Juan Alderuccio and Dr. Jonathan Schatz stand together in a formal executive-style group portrait against a neutral gray studio background. The image is framed from the mid-thorax upward and shows each researcher wearing professional business attire, including dress shirts, ties, and dark suit jackets.

Research and Innovation

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Researchers Discover Why Some Lymphomas Resist CAR T-cell Treatment

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Sep. 18 2026 |

Research and Innovation

PanCAN Funds Sylvester Study of Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer

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Sep. 16 2026 |
Attendees gather in a bright, modern event space during a faculty awards ceremony. In the foreground, one attendee in a navy dress holds a glass award while speaking with another attendee holding a program that reads “2026 Faculty Awards Ceremony.” Additional guests stand and converse throughout the room, with chairs and large windows visible in the background.

Grants and Awards

2026 Faculty Awards Celebrate Excellence Across the Miller School of Medicine and UHealth

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Sep. 16 2026 |
Illustration of a technology-enabled cancer nutrition research environment featuring digital dashboards displaying nutrition and symptom analytics beside a collection of nutrient-rich foods, supplements, and hydration resources. In the background, an infusion treatment area with empty chemotherapy chairs and medical equipment appears softly out of focus. Scientific visual elements, including molecular structures, microbiome graphics, and genomic imagery, connect nutrition data to supportive oncology care, emphasizing research-driven approaches to managing chemotherapy-related symptoms.

Research and Innovation

Can Routine Lab Data Predict Chemotherapy Side Effects?

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Sep. 10 2026 |
Photorealistic scientific visualization of two cells suspended in a deep blue-green cellular environment, connected by a narrow membrane bridge that allows small vesicle-like structures to travel between them. A single membrane protein within the connection is subtly highlighted with warm amber-orange light, drawing attention to a potential pathway of intercellular communication. Complex cellular structures emerge from shadowed surroundings, creating a detailed yet restrained depiction of biological processes and the largely unexplored molecular landscape known as the dark proteome.

Research and Innovation

Found in the Dark: How AI Helped Reveal a Hidden Cellular Communication Network

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Sep. 09 2026 |

Roundtable participants engage in a small-group discussion during the Miller School's clinical trial engagement event, seated around a conference table with laptops, notes, and meeting materials.

Research and Innovation

Breaking Barriers to Cancer Clinical Trial Participation

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Sep. 24 2026 |
Dr. Daniel Peleaz and Dr. Eduardo Alfonso in white lab coats stand side by side in a bright clinical reception area. A large orange wall in the background features the University of Miami “U” symbol and the words “Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.” One researcher stands in the foreground with arms crossed, while the second stands slightly behind and to the right. White counters and cabinetry frame the scene. The image is sharply focused with even indoor lighting and a professional institutional portrait style.

Research and Innovation

Endowed Chairs Honor Bascom Palmer Leaders Advancing Vision Research

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Sep. 23 2026 |
Dr. Markus Bredel in a white lab coat stands beside a ProBeam proton therapy system, forming a “U” shape with raised hands in front of the circular treatment gantry. The advanced radiation therapy equipment, including the treatment table and imaging components, fills the treatment room, illuminated by soft blue lighting.

Research and Innovation

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Showcases Radiation Oncology Leadership and Research at ASTRO 2026

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Sep. 23 2026 |
Dr. Michael Benatar, standing with his arms crossed in front of a window

Research and Innovation

Researchers Launch $26 Million Study to Predict ALS and FTD Before Symptoms Begin

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Sep. 22 2026 |
Dr. Jay Spiegel, Dr. Juan Alderuccio and Dr. Jonathan Schatz stand together in a formal executive-style group portrait against a neutral gray studio background. The image is framed from the mid-thorax upward and shows each researcher wearing professional business attire, including dress shirts, ties, and dark suit jackets.

Research and Innovation

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Researchers Discover Why Some Lymphomas Resist CAR T-cell Treatment

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Sep. 18 2026 |
Donald and Diana Wingard pose together beside a carpeted staircase inside a building.

Research and Innovation

A Vision for the Future: Naples Couple Establishes $5 Million Endowment at Bascom Palmer

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Sep. 16 2026 |

Research and Innovation

PanCAN Funds Sylvester Study of Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer

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Sep. 16 2026 |
Dr. Sharazand speaks into a microphone at a lectern during the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine M.D./M.P.H. Class of 2030 orientation session.

Research and Innovation

AI in Pulmonary Medicine: What Works Now and What Still Needs Proof

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Sep. 16 2026 |

Kristina Ruiz and Dr. Troy Gatliffe seated at a table in a clinic office. Dr. Gatliffe is pointing to an image on a computer monitor.

Advancements

Young Ovarian Cancer Survivor Shares Her Journey and the Warning Signs Every Woman Should Know

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Sep. 25 2026 |
Breast cancer survivor Paula Zelaya is a patient at Sdylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Balance

High Breast Cancer Risk: How Early Detection Changed One Woman’s Story

Breast cancer was part of Paula Zelaya’s story long...

Sep. 21 2026 |
Shot of a young woman making a healthy smoothie at home

Balance

Best Smoothies for Cancer Patients: Nutrition Tips During Treatment

When cancer treatment makes eating difficult, a smoothie can be more...

Sep. 15 2026 |
Sylvester patient Keith Putman gets interviewed about Phase 1 Clinical Trials

Cancer

Advanced Cancer Left Him Few Options. A Phase 1 Clinical Trial Gave Him Hope

When Keith Putman’s kidney cancer spread to his eye 18 years...

Aug. 31 2026 |
Nurse playing piano with laughing senior adult woman, providing music therapy.

Balance

How Music Therapy Can Reduce Anxiety, Pain and Cancer Treatment Side Effects

Research shows music therapy can reduce anxiety and pain, improve...

Aug. 28 2026 |
Person seated at a sunlit kitchen table reviewing notes in an open planner, with a partially eaten healthy breakfast and a pair of jeans nearby. A softly blurred bathroom vanity and mirror appear in the background of the contemporary home, creating a subtle visual narrative about noticing patterns and changes in daily life over time.

Advancements

Gynecologic Cancer: Subtle Warning Signs That Are Often Dismissed

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Aug. 25 2026 |
Susan Clark participates in the Dolphins Cancer Challenge alongside family members and fellow participants on a roadway lined with event attendees. Several participants wear race bibs and athletic apparel while making peace signs during the walk. Palm trees, landscaping and event activity are visible in the background.

Advancements

No Symptoms, One Screening and a Life Saved

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Aug. 19 2026 |
Wearing sunglasses and Dolphins Cancer Challenge running shirt, Claudia Pereira smiles and flashes a peace sign while walking with a group of race participants.

Balance

A Surprising Diagnosis Inspires a Mission to Help Others

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Jul. 29 2026 |
Jada Anderson and her family celebrating her last day of chemo at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Balance

Teen With Rare Synovial Sarcoma Keeps Her Leg After Complex Limb-Sparing Surgery

For 13-year-old Jada Anderson, aches and...

Jul. 23 2026 |
Angela Keim smiles while receiving chemo at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Balance

Former Bodybuilder Finds Hope at Sylvester After a Brain Cancer Diagnosis

A leading-edge laser procedure at Sylvester and a multidisciplinary team...

Jul. 14 2026 |