Hear From Colleagues: Silvia Garcia is a Project Manager at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Her background in biological sciences and clinical research complements her work with EMPOWER, a program that supports female faculty at Sylvester. #SylvesterStrong #UMAlum

Congratulations to @sylvestercancer Dr. Kevin Van der Jeught who is the recipient of Colorectal Cancer Alliance #ProjectCureCRC grant! His groundbreaking research on mRNA-enhanced intratumoral vaccination aims to revolutionize #ColorectalCancer treatment. bit.ly/3SJonDa

Introducing our Kid of the Year, Heman Bekele: The fifteen-year-old invented a soap that could one day treat, and even prevent, some skin cancers ti.me/3YFiQS6

A study by Elizabeth Franzmann Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center reveals that a simple mouthwash test could predict the recurrence of head & neck cancer. Elevated biomarker levels in saliva post-tx are linked to higher recurrence risk, potentially improving early detection. bit.ly/3X6MzC0

Hear From Colleagues: Melanie Velasquez-Suclla is the Director of Healthcare Marketing at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She specializes in brand strategy and partnerships, requiring her to balance creativity with data-driven analytics. #SylvesterStrong #HealthcareMarketing

This fall, women can say goodbye to the speculum & screen for cervical cancer with a simple swab. Erin Kobetz of @sylvestercancer says this new option could be a game-changer for early detection and #healthequity nyti.ms/3M9zyl9

Join Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the 3rd Annual Cancer Survivorship Symposium. The event features 2 concurrent sessions - 1) Survivorship Research & 2) Supportive Care for Cancer Survivors - & is free for survivors, caregivers & University of Miami faculty & staff.   tinyurl.com/bdfj3btm

From a small town in Puerto Rico to pursuing an MD/PhD at Miller Medicine, Andrea Newman-Rivera’s journey is one of resilience & passion. Inspired by family health struggles & driven by a desire to give back, she’s determined to make a difference. bit.ly/3MieOrg

Hear From Colleagues: Melissa Lopez-Pentecost, PhD, RDN is a Post-Doc Research Fellow Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center . She is in her final year of the C-TIDE Fellowship, where she is researching lifestyle medicine for cancer survivors. #SylvesterStrong #lifestylemedicine

Starting in one week.. Join us for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center 6 week course on Design and Management of Cancer Clinical Trials - starting Sept 6th Vaughn Edelson #clinicaltrialdesign #clinicaltrialdiversity 👇🏽👇🏽

🏆 Desert Horse-Grant named one of Becker’s 48 Chief Transformation Officers to Know! Honored for leading change at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center🔬 Desert oncodaily.com/blog/132550 #Cancer #CancerCare #HealthcareInnovation #Oncodaily #Oncology

Radiation oncology resident Ifeanyichukwu Ogobuiro, MD, MHS at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center returned to Nigeria for the first time as an adult to join a cancer consortium in Abuja. A meaningful step in bridging global health gaps. 🌍 #CancerResearch #GlobalHealth #UMiami   bit.ly/3yZx5Xo

Hear From Colleagues: Monica Smith is the Executive Director of Content Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She urges aspiring journalists to, “Read. When you read, you learn from others.” #SylvesterStrong #MedicalJournalism #MedNews #HealthcareJournalists

After living and working across the globe, Drs. Erden Atilla and Pinar Ataca Atilla are now calling Miami home. The couple has joined the immunotherapy research team Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to push the boundaries of CAR T-cell therapy. Welcome to the 🙌! bit.ly/3Thplam

Hear From Colleagues: Nicole Rodriguez is a Senior Project Coordinator Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center! Nicki uses her passion for innovation and event organizing to further Sylvester’s mission and values. #SylvesterStrong #UMAlum #projectcoordination

Congrats to C. Ola Landgren, M.D. for being named to the Fierce 50 of 2024 by FiercePharma! After 15 years of dedication, he saw a unanimous U.S. FDA vote supporting minimal residual disease (MRD) as a key endpoint for multiple myeloma treatments. bit.ly/3XBtJ6w

Every 5 minutes, a woman is diagnosed with 1 of the 5 gynecologic cancers—cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, or vulvar. Despite advances, health disparities persist. Learn how Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is driving 5 initiatives to improve access to care: bit.ly/3zgaFRM

#BTS at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center labs & offices where innovation meets discovery! 🧪🔬 Uncovering the science The Rai Lab Scott Welford IsomLab Kerry Burnstein David Lombard Jaime Merchan Mikkael A. Sekeres MD, MS that shapes the future, one experiment at a time.

Five years after being awarded the prestigious National Cancer Institute (National Cancer Institute) designation, we’ve earned it again. 🙌 As the only NCI-designated center in South Florida, we were recognized for our transformational new programs and initiatives, expanding our impact in our

Hear From Colleagues: Rhonda Curry is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Rhonda and her team strive to create a cohesive, personal, and compelling narrative across all communication channels! #SylvesterStrong #CMO #CCO