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At the UF Health Cancer Institute’s annual Research Showcase, Community Scientist Program Coordinator Isabela Andrade presented a poster highlighting the comprehensive training curriculum that prepares community members to engage meaningfully in research. The Community Scientist Program recognizes that effective collaboration between researchers and community members requires structured preparation. Before…
The UF Health Cancer Institute’s annual Research Showcase, held on January 29th at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, highlighted the innovative multidisciplinary cancer research happening across the University of Florida. Among the participants were members of the UF Community Scientist Program, who brought valuable community perspectives to the event.
On June 28, members of the Community Scientist Program joined the UF Health Cancer Center’s Survivorship Summit: Living Forward to support cancer survivors and strengthen community engagement in cancer research. This free event, held at the ElderCare Senior Recreation Center in Gainesville, was designed to support cancer survivors, caregivers,…
On April 3, our Community Scientist Kristie Hill participated in the UF Health Cancer Center’s Cardio-Oncology Symposium. As part of a panel titled “Patient Advocate: My Journey with Cardiotoxicity”, Kristie and her father, Mr. Bruce Hill, shared a deeply personal story of caregiving, advocacy, and partnership. Mr. Hill has been…
The UF Health Cancer Center’s annual Research Showcase, held on February 12th at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, highlighted the groundbreaking multidisciplinary cancer research happening across the University of Florida. Among the participants were members of the UF Community Scientist Program, who contributed their unique perspectives to the event. Five…
In October, Community Scientists Kristie Hill, Stanley Richardson, and Nadine Zemon proudly represented our program at the 2024 PCORI Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. This two-day event brought together researchers, patients, and advocates to share and discuss the latest PCORI-funded studies on topics such as health equity, mental health, women’s…
On October 30th, the UF Health Cancer Center unveiled its groundbreaking Mobile Cancer Screening Connector, a 40-foot mobile unit designed to provide lifesaving cancer screenings and health services directly to underserved communities across North Central Florida. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including 3D mammography and screenings for cervical, colon, and prostate…
Community Scientists from our program attended the 2nd Annual Learning Health System and AI Workshop, held from September 4 to 6, 2024, and hosted by the OneFlorida+ Clinical Research Network and the University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI). Nadine, Carlos, Kristie, and Stanley represented the Community Scientist…
