Stephen D. Nimer named “Researcher of the Year” by BioFlorida

Florida leukemia rates rising rapidly as population ages, study shows

Driven by a steady influx of retirees, Florida now has the highest leukemia rates of any U.S. state and the disease is the fastest-rising cancer type statewide, according to research from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

March 14, 2025

Vol.51 No.10

Art exhibit at University of Miami Sylvester bridges North and South America

“Bridge to Bahia” exhibit.Source: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterKaren Estrada, a survivor of acute myeloid leukemia, used visual art to communicate with her two boys while undergoing a bone marrow transplant at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Because Estrada’s treatment required isolation, and her young children could not yet read and write, she sought out other creative vessels to foster closeness between them.

December 13, 2024

Vol.50 No.46

By Claire Marie Porter

Clinical Roundup

Antibody shows encouraging results for treating high-risk follicular lymphoma and marginal zone lymphoma

Two clinical trials testing the antibody Zynlonta (loncastuximab tesirine) showed encouraging results in patients with high-risk forms of two blood cancers – follicular lymphoma and marginal zone lymphoma.

December 13, 2024

Vol.50 No.46

In Brief

Kenneth Griffin gifts $50M to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to help fund cancer research building

Kenneth C. Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst, gifted $50 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to help fund a 12-story, 244,000-square-foot cancer research building.

March 08, 2024

Vol.50 No.10

In Brief

Damian Green named chief of Division of Transplantation & Cellular Therapy at Sylvester

Damian Green will join Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University Miami Miller School of Medicine this spring to lead its transplantation and cellular therapy services. Green was named chief of the Division of Transplantation & Cellular Therapy, as well as assistant director of Translational Research, beginning March 1.

February 23, 2024

Vol.50 No.08

Clinical Roundup

Sylvester study shows glioblastoma can mimic healthy neurons

A study by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and collaborating organizations provides insight into glioblastoma neuron mimicry and potential therapies to prevent treatment resistance.

January 19, 2024

Vol.50 No.03