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Project Garcia
The Glioblastoma Research Organization (GBMRO) hosted an intimate dinner with celebrity chef, Lorena Garcia, and distinguished physicians from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – the University of Miami Health System and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, to commemorate the launch of Project Garcia, the nonprofit's fourth fully funded glioblastoma research project and its first in collaboration with Sylvester.
About Project Garcia
“Their innovation and dedication to discovering breakthroughs makes this an important collaboration in advancing treatment for this aggressive and extremely lethal form of cancer.”
Amber Barbach, Founder & Director, Glioblastoma Research Organization
Project Garcia is named after the GBMRO ambassador Chef Lorena Garcia's brother, Carlos, who was diagnosed with Glioblastoma. The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Brain Tumor Initiative research team will combine simulated Raman histology and 3D magnetic resonance spectroscopy to revolutionize the surgical treatment for Glioblastoma, allowing better outcomes and longer survival. Ultimately, this approach should set the foundation for the clinical translation of cellular-guided oncologic resection for a variety of cancers.
"Glioblastoma is often a devastating diagnosis," Dr. Ivan said. "We are very grateful to The Glioblastoma Research Organization for their support in funding Project Garcia. The only way that we will make an impact on patient outcomes is through more research, and these funds are critical to make that happen."
Learn more about the inspiration for Project Garcia
Food As Medicine with Chef Lorena Garcia
