Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Medical Education

The Next Wave: SURF Program Prepares Undergraduate Students for Biomedical Research Careers

At Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) gives students hands-on research training, mentorship and a path toward careers in...

Aug. 12 2026 |
NEXCITE participants and Sophia George, Ph.D., stand outdoors in white lab coats on the University of Miami medical campus.

Research and Innovation

NEXCITE Prepares Future Cancer Researchers Through Hands-On Training

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Aug. 11 2026 |
Digital scientific illustration showing streams of genomic, molecular and clinical data converging into an artificial intelligence computing system and emerging as organized biological insights. The artwork uses green, teal and orange tones to represent AI-driven cancer research and precision medicine.

Grants and Awards

A New AI Engine Powers the Next Generation of Cancer Discovery

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Aug. 11 2026 |
A biker high-fiving the UM mascot Two bikers locking hands at the finish A boy in the crowd waving a supportive sign at Dolphins Cancer Challenge XV

Research and Innovation

Register for Dolphins Cancer Challenge XVII

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Aug. 07 2026 |
A large group of medical staff and researchers stand together for a group photo in front of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Griffin Cancer Research Building.

Clinical Care

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Rises to No. 1 in Florida and No. 23 in the Nation

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Aug. 05 2026 |
Aerial view of the UHealth medical campus in Miami, featuring University of Miami Health System hospital and clinical buildings, including the UHealth Tower, surrounded by palm trees, parking structures, and city streets under a clear blue sky.

Clinical Care

UHealth’s Commitment to Exceptional Patient Care Fuels Historic Rise in U.S. News Rankings

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Aug. 04 2026 |
Dr. Nestor Villamizar wearing a white lab coat with a UHealth logo and a red tie stands in a modern operating room, with surgical lights, monitors, and medical equipment visible in the background.

Research and Innovation

The Latest Advances in Lung Cancer Surgery: Q and A with Dr. Nestor Villamizar

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Jul. 31 2026 |
Abstract 3D rendering of a large protein structure in deep blue and violet tones suspended against a dark background. One region of the molecule appears subtly altered in shape and color, highlighting a molecular change within the structure. Soft cyan and violet illumination emphasizes intricate surface details and areas of interaction, conveying themes of biomedical research, genetic mutation, and resistance to targeted therapies.

Research and Innovation

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Study Reveals How Blood Cancers Outsmart BTK-Targeted Therapies

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Jul. 23 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 |
A pulmonologist reviewing chest imaging with an adult asthma patient in a modern academic medical center.

Cancer

Does Asthma Increase Lung Cancer Risk? What Research Shows About the Connection

UHealth experts on what the science suggests...

Jul. 13 2026 |
Melanoma survivor and wife sitting in Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center smiling after speaking with specialist

Advancements

Stage Four Melanoma Survivor Says Sylvester Oncologist Saved His Life

What started as a small lesion...

Jul. 09 2026 |
A team photo of the Pancreatic V Foundation at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Balance

A Major Advance in Pancreatic Cancer Care

A new drug called daraxonrasib nearly doubled survival rates...

Jul. 07 2026 |
A professional, viewed from behind, works at a desk with dual monitors displaying information about "Survivorship Wellness Clinics at Sylvester" and a "My Wellness Check" website for cancer survivorship care.

Cancer

Beyond Cancer: The Power of Emotional Support

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Jun. 30 2026 |
Photo of table of Mediterranean food

Balance

What Should Cancer Survivors Eat?

A cancer survivor and oncology dietitian explain how a Mediterranean-style, plant-forward diet may support recovery, reduce inflammation, improve...

Jun. 23 2026 |
Kristina Ruiz, cancer survivor at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Balance

When Cancer Treatment Ends, Support Continues

The Sylvester Survivorship and Supportive Care Institute bridges care gaps to improve the lives...

Jun. 18 2026 |
An Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) in green scrubs and gloves holds IV tubing next to a seated female patient in an infusion therapy room. An IV pole with multiple infusion pumps is visible in the background.

Cancer

Patient With Metastatic Melanoma Beats Cancer After Clinical Trial Treatment

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Jun. 15 2026 |