Restoring HOPE: UF Health’s Oncofertility Program

Cancer is never part of the plan, nor is giving up the dream of having children. UF Health’s Oncofertility Program empowers patients with cancer to take…

Physician Spotlight: Driven by the Hope of Improving Blood Cancer Outcomes

Dina Khalaf, MD, was drawn to biology in seventh grade as she learned about the impact of a hepatitis endemic in Egypt. She was moved by the need to help…

Targeting protein restores aging blood cells, UF researchers find

January 9, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As humans age, we develop chronic inflammation in our blood and tissues that gradually decreases the function of blood stem cells in our…

UF-developed genetic score improves outcomes by personalizing leukemia therapy

July 30, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Using patients’ own genetics to tailor their chemotherapy regimens appears to improve outcomes in children with acute myeloid leukemia, a…

Seven UF Health specialties among nation’s best in new U.S. News hospital rankings

July 16, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Seven University of Florida Health Shands Hospital medical specialties are ranked among the best in the nation, once again marking UF…

A Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapists evaluate and treat people who have injuries, illnesses or disabilities. They help their patients meet goals to develop, recover,…

Genetic score advances personalized treatment strategies with promising AML drug

January 17, 2024

In the latest development in precision medicine approaches to treating pediatric leukemia, UF Health researchers have developed a genetic score to predict…

UF Health Cancer Center expands research programs to enhance discoveries

October 4, 2023

The University of Florida Health Cancer Center has expanded its research programs to strengthen the impact of cancer research and meet the needs of an…

Lyrics for Life boosts UF Health pediatric cancer research

August 24, 2023

Pediatric cancer research will get a boost, thanks to a gift to the University of Florida College of Medicine from a band with local roots. The Lyrics for Life…

UF Health Shands Hospital again ranked among elite by U.S. News

August 1, 2023

University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, a perennial leader in health care in Florida, was again recognized Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report’s Best…