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Leading brain tumor experts meet to advance UF Health-led ReMission Alliance

March 3, 2020

Experts collaborate in pursuit of discovering new immunotherapy regimens to improve quality of life for patients with brain tumors.

Researcher’s design concept makes journal cover

January 9, 2020

A design idea by Dr. Adam Grippin is showcased on the cover of ACS Nano.

Synergy in neuroscience and neuromedicine research

January 7, 2020

Read about how the MBI and Fixel institutes are working together to propel neuroscience and neuromedicine research at UF.

Michael Okun and Todd Golde discussing important things

UF-led study offers insights into adoptive cellular therapy to treat brain tumor

November 27, 2019

New UF-led study in Science Advances offers insights into the likelihood of success of adoptive cellular therapy in certain brain tumor patients

Dr. Flores pulling samples out of a fridge

Brain cancer researcher visits TV20 studio

October 7, 2019

On Friday, Oct. 4, Dr. Catherine Flores visited the WCJB TV 20 studios to discuss her research in advance of the Lemon Ball.

UF and UF Health announce $12 million gift to launch brain tumor research initiative

February 22, 2019

The Harris Rosen Foundation gift is the cornerstone of a $100 million fundraising commitment to support the UF Health-led ReMission Alliance Against Brain Tumors.

Dr. Duane Mitchell named UF Health Cancer Center’s Top Influencer

January 16, 2019

Duane Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., was honored for contributing to the UF Health Cancer Center's national reputation in 2018.

Stem cells could clear path for immunotherapy in brain cancer

October 18, 2018

A new discovery led by Dr. Catherine Flores using stem cells to overcome resistance to immunotherapy drugs may open the door to more effective treatment for brain cancer.

2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine: A turning point in the war on cancer

October 4, 2018

In The Conversation, Dr. Duane Mitchell discusses the importance of Drs. James Allison and Tasuku Honjo's discoveries in immunotherapy.

Dr. Duane Mitchell announces new program at Biden Cancer Summit

September 27, 2018

Duane Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., co-director of the Preston A. Wells, Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy, announced the UF Health-led Legacy Program in Brain Cancer at the Biden Cancer Summit.