Cancer drug shows promise in reducing toxic genetic material in myotonic dystrophy
A group of researchers has shown for the first time in cells and in a mouse model that a drug used to treat cancer can neutralize the toxic RNA that causes the…
Marilee Griffin
Assistant Director of Communications, Cancer Center
Marilee Griffin is the assistant director of communications for the UF Health Cancer Center. She joined the UF Health Communications staff in 2012 as a writer and media relations assistant coordinator for the News and Publications division. A Florida native, she holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from UF and was previously employed as a nonfiction book editor and freelance journalist.
Stories by Marilee
The art of hope - Origami crane display honors Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
For the entire month of September — Childhood Cancer Awareness Month — 2,000 origami cranes will be on display in the University of Florida Health Shands…
UF researchers to study patient pain after surgery
Most patients undergoing surgery expect some pain and discomfort after the procedure. For a surprising number of people, however, the pain never really goes…
Glam Wars visits UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital
[slideshow url="https://ufhealth.org/sites/default/files/slide/06-05-2015-Talias_Legacy_Glam_Wars/index.html"] Talia’s Legacy Children’s Cancer Foundation…
UF Health represented at TEDxUF 2015
In March, TEDxUF 2015 showcased eight speakers and three performances from local and national public figures, including two from UF Health. The theme was…
New study finds link between intelligence at age 20 and future lung health
Can an intelligence test taken at age 20 predict poorer lung health later in life? A new study from researchers at University of Florida Health, the University…
New ophthalmology chair seeks to advance research, clinical care and training programs
Sonal S. Tuli, M.D., M.Ed., has been appointed chairman of the department of ophthalmology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. “I am very…
UF anesthesiologist honored for advancing acute pain care
An anesthesiologist at the University of Florida has recently received national recognition for his efforts in advancing research and education related to…
Study finds genetic predictor of serious hemorrhagic stroke complications
University of Florida Health researchers have found a possible predictor for little understood — but often disabling or even fatal — stroke complications. The…
A mind-blowing experience for middle school visitors
This fall, 80 visiting eighth-graders from Kanapaha Middle School received a special tour of the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute of the…
UF Health joins Giving Tuesday movement
After a day of giving thanks and two days of indulging in shopping deals, the international event "Giving Tuesday" provides a way for businesses, communities,…
Joint Commission recognizes UF Health Shands Hospital for achieving quality measures
University of Florida Health Shands Hospital has been recognized as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission. The hospital has been…
