W. Gregory Sawyer named inaugural chair of the Department of Bioengineering at Moffitt

Moffitt receives $22.4M grant to advance research and clinical trials for leptomeningeal disease

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have been awarded a $22.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of War to lead studies and clinical trials for leptomeningeal disease, a devastating complication of breast and other cancers that spreads to the coverings of the brain and spinal cord.

October 10, 2025

Vol.51 No.37

In Brief

Moffitt and Mainsail collaborate to bring $84M full-service hotel to Tampa

Moffitt Cancer Center and Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development announced a partnership to bring a new 200-room, full-service hotel to Moffitt’s McKinley Campus. Expected to open in summer 2028, the hotel aims to enhance the experience of patients, families, visiting physicians and scientists, and the broader community.

September 26, 2025

Vol.51 No.35

In Brief

UIC, Northwestern, Moffitt researchers awarded $1.2M DOD grant for prostate cancer research

The U.S. Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program has awarded the Data Science Award and a $1.2 million grant to researchers Charles Gaber, Natalie Reizine, Todd Lee, Lucia Petito, and Jessica Islam.

August 01, 2025

Vol.51 No.30

Clinical Trials & Tribulations

As cancer patients use AI chatbots, dangers lurk—but new safeguards can help

Patients affected by cancer are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence-powered chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Gemini, for answers to pressing health questions. These tools, available around the clock and free from geographic or scheduling constraints, are appealing when access to medical professionals is limited by financial, language, logistical, or emotional barriers.

June 27, 2025

Vol.51 No.25

By Ghulam Rasool, Brian D. Gonzalez and Katherine Chung-Bridges

In Brief

Samuel Achilefu, Jennifer Cochran, Dorin Comaniciu elected to National Academy of Engineering

Samuel AchilefuJennifer CochranDorin ComaniciuThe National Academy of Engineering elected three cancer researchers—Samuel Achilefu, Jennifer Cochran, Dorin Comaniciu—to its class of 2025, among 128 members and 22 international members.

February 21, 2025

Vol.51 No.07

Drugs & Targets

Moffitt, 1ST Biotherapeutics collaborate to advance immuno-oncology

Moffitt Cancer Center and 1ST Biotherapeutics are collaborating to accelerating innovative cancer research and clinical development.

February 14, 2025

Vol.51 No.06

W. Gregory Sawyer named inaugural chair of the Department of Bioengineering at Moffitt

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