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Miller School of Medicine Department of Cell and Systems Biology Chair Dr. Leor Weinberger in dark blazer, standing outside on the Miller School campus

Research and Innovation

Miller School’s Dr. Leor Weinberger Earns NIH Director’s Pioneer Award

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Oct. 06 2026 |
Professional studio-style group portrait of two researchers standing side-by-side against a soft gray background. On the left, Dr. Bitaran wears a dark suit jacket, light blue dress shirt, and dark tie. On the right, Dr. Zhipeng Wang wears a charcoal sport coat over a dark button-down shirt and glasses. Both are positioned at a similar height and scale, facing the camera in a professionally lit executive-style photograph with balanced composition and subtle background shadowing.

Research and Innovation

Two Foundation Grants Advance Prostate Cancer Research at Desai Sethi Urology Institute

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Oct. 05 2026 |
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher Juan Alderuccio

Cancer Clinical Trials

Blood Cancer Research Award Advances Lymphoma Clinical Trials

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Oct. 02 2026 |
Dr. Elisa Krill-Jackson

Research and Innovation

How Breast Cancer Treatment Is Becoming More Personalized

.stk-ff8379d {column-gap:2px !important;}Elisa Krill Jackson, M.D., a breast oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains...

Oct. 01 2026 |
Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Patient Survivorship and Supportive Care Room at UHealth SoLé Mia Medical Center. (front row l-r) Lori Bender, Denyse Hostig, Jody Sternfeld, Carmen Calfa, M.D. Alejandra Perez, M.D., and Frank Penedo, Ph.D. Back row: Amy Bizzarro, Shawn Rosenthal, Brooke Wachsman, Debi Weisman

Clinical Care

New Supportive Care Room Expands Cancer Survivorship Services in North Miami

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Sep. 30 2026 |
Mariana Arango wearing glasses and a pink sweatshirt sits on a hospital bed with an IV line visible on one arm, extending both arms outward. A large window behind the bed overlooks a city skyline under cloudy skies. A tissue box rests on the bed beside the person.

Clinical Care

Young Breast Cancer Survivor Finds Patient-First Care at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Sep. 29 2026 |
A person seated comfortably on a couch at home reviews information on a smartphone while subtle digital network patterns and data-inspired graphics extend from the device. In the background, abstract images suggest support resources, health analytics, and medical research. Warm natural light and a relaxed setting emphasize how advanced artificial intelligence research can help connect patients with personalized support and information.

Research and Innovation

Sylvester Researchers Chart a New Path for AI in Cancer Survivorship

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Sep. 28 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 |

Miller School of Medicine Department of Cell and Systems Biology Chair Dr. Leor Weinberger in dark blazer, standing outside on the Miller School campus

Research and Innovation

Miller School’s Dr. Leor Weinberger Earns NIH Director’s Pioneer Award

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Oct. 06 2026 |
Honorees on the red carpet at the 2026 Great Sports Legends Dinner. From left, Mark Dalton, Andruw Jones, Rob Gronkowski, Laila Ali, Misty May-Treanor, Edgar Prado, Chamique Holdsclaw, Gloria Estefan, Shane Battier, John Randle, Chris Webber, Mark Recchi, Dale Jarrett, Dalton Dietrich and Barth Green attend the 41st Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner To Benefit The Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis at New York Hilton Midtown on October 05, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for The Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis)

Research and Innovation

41st Great Sports Legends Dinner Supports Neuroscience Research at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

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Oct. 06 2026 |
Professional studio-style group portrait of two researchers standing side-by-side against a soft gray background. On the left, Dr. Bitaran wears a dark suit jacket, light blue dress shirt, and dark tie. On the right, Dr. Zhipeng Wang wears a charcoal sport coat over a dark button-down shirt and glasses. Both are positioned at a similar height and scale, facing the camera in a professionally lit executive-style photograph with balanced composition and subtle background shadowing.

Research and Innovation

Two Foundation Grants Advance Prostate Cancer Research at Desai Sethi Urology Institute

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Oct. 05 2026 |
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher Juan Alderuccio

Cancer Clinical Trials

Blood Cancer Research Award Advances Lymphoma Clinical Trials

.stk-962643a {column-gap:2px !important;}A national career development award will support Sylvester Comprehensive...

Oct. 02 2026 |
Erika Cabrera Ranaldi uses a laboratory microscope as W. Dalton Dietrich and Juan Pablo de Rivero Vaccari observe.

Research and Innovation

Alzheimer’s Biology May Worsen Long-Term Damage After Traumatic Brain Injury

Miller School researchers found that...

Oct. 01 2026 |
Dr. Elisa Krill-Jackson

Research and Innovation

How Breast Cancer Treatment Is Becoming More Personalized

.stk-ff8379d {column-gap:2px !important;}Elisa Krill Jackson, M.D., a breast oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains...

Oct. 01 2026 |
Digital illustration depicting a stroke treatment network. On the left, a transparent side view of a human head reveals a cerebral artery containing a dark red blood clot. A thrombectomy catheter is shown approaching the obstruction to remove it. Glowing pathways extend from the treated vessel across the image into a sprawling landscape of hospitals, bridges, roads, and waterways. Multiple medical centers are connected by illuminated transportation routes and emergency vehicles, symbolizing coordinated regional stroke care. In the background, a city skyline and mountain range are bathed in warm sunrise light, emphasizing connectivity, rapid response, and access to advanced stroke treatment across a healthcare network.

Research and Innovation

Miller School of Medicine Neurologist Calls for Global Action on Stroke Treatment Access

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Sep. 30 2026 |
Editorial-style scientific illustration showing a blood specimen tube resting on a laboratory surface beside an abstract molecular lattice extending diagonally across the frame. Small clusters of amber and cyan luminous markers appear at varying intervals along the lattice, suggesting changing biological signals. Thin branching network pathways extend toward the center-left, while a softly illuminated, brain-inspired architectural structure glows in the background. The scene features deep green, ivory, amber, and cyan tones, with shallow depth of field, translucent materials, and ample negative space on the left for headline placement. No people, text, logos, or identifiable institutions are shown.

Research and Innovation

Two Research Awards Advance Blood-Based Epigenetics Studies of Cognitive Aging and Dementia

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Sep. 28 2026 |

A doctor in a white lab coat points to a full-body medical scan on a computer monitor, explaining it to a female patient sitting beside him in a clinic.

Advancements

Lung Cancer: Advances in Early Detection and Surgery

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Oct. 06 2026 |
Dr. Sanoj Punnen and Chris O'Shea, smiling and standing side by side while wearing Dolphins Cancer Challenge biking gear

Balance

Back on the Bike: Prostate Cancer Patient Returns to Dolphins Cancer Challenge

A cyclist in...

Oct. 02 2026 |
Ryan Goepel and family standing together in a lush indoor setting surrounded by tropical plants. Two adults stand in the center, flanked by three children. The adults and two children wear coordinated blue formal attire with orange-and-green striped ties, while one child wears a blue dress and holds a bouquet. The adult in the center and the child in the blue dress also hold colorful tropical flower bouquets. The group faces the camera in front of bamboo and greenery.

Advancements

From Despair to Hope: How a Clinical Trial Changed Ryan Goepel’s Future

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Sep. 30 2026 |
Close-up photo of Rochelle Broder-Singer and her sister, Ilyse, together.

Balance

How My Breast Cancer Diagnosis Changed My Sister’s Screening

About a year after I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my...

Sep. 25 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 |