My bio
Dr. Christopher R. Cogle is Chief Medical Officer for Florida Medicaid, Professor at the University of Florida, and Founding Director of the Florida Health Policy Leadership Academy at the Bob Graham Center for Public Service. His work spans pioneering discoveries in blood stem cells to first-in-human clinical trials, alongside shaping innovative health policies. Dr. Cogle’s recognitions by the Harvard Business School, American Cancer Society, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Milbank Memorial Fund, and the National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Fellowship highlight his impact in bridging the gap between research and societal change.
Board certifications
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Oncology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
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Fellowship - Blood & Marrow Transplant and Stem Cell Biology
Duke University, 2003
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Fellowship - Medical Oncology
University of Florida, 2003
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Residency - Internal Medicine
University of Florida, 2000
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Medical Doctorate (M.D.)
University of Florida, 1997
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Sciences
University of Florida, 1994
My areas of focus
- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) - children
- Acute myeloid leukemia - adult
- Aplastic anemia
- Bone marrow aspiration
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Bone marrow culture
- Bone marrow transplant
- Cancer - resources
- Cancer treatment information
- Cord blood transplantation
- Diet - cancer treatment
- Diet and cancer
- Genetics
- Myelodysplastic syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
- Secondary aplastic anemia
- Stem cell research
Specialties
Gender
Male
Accomplishments
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National Achievement Award
American Cancer Society, 2024
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Fellow
Milbank Memorial Fund, 2023
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Presidential Honorable Mention
Florida Public Health Association, 2023
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Emerging Leader in Health and Medicine Scholar
National Academy of Medicine, 2020
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Clinical Trials Award
UF Health Cancer Center, 2018
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Research Prize
Harvard Business School Precision Trials Challenge, 2016
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Research Prize
UF Department of Medicine, 2016
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Research Prize
UF Department of Medicine, 2014
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Customer Service Key Award for Excellent Patient Care
UF Health Shands Hospital, 2013
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Bench to Bedside Award
University of Florida, 2012
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Research Award
UF Department of Medicine, 2012
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Scholar in Clinical Research
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2012
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Best in Research
University of Florida, 2011
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Center of Excellence in Myelodysplastic Syndromes
MDS Foundation, 2009
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Excellence in Teaching Award
University of Florida, 2008
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Best in Research
University of Florida, 2006
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Top 10 US Young Stem Cell Scientist
British Council, 2005
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First Prize in Research
Joint Cancer Conference of the Florida Universities, 2004
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Young Investor Award
American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2003
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NIH Loan Repayment Award
NIH, 2002
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Alpha Omega Alpha
Alpha Omega Alpha, 1998
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Vigil Honor
Order of the Arrow, 1989
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Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America, 1987