our research partners
Michael E Ivan, MD, MBS, FAANS
Brain Tumor Initiative (BTI) at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – the University of Miami Health System
Research
Overview
"Glioblastoma is often a devastating diagnosis. We are incredibly grateful to the GBMRO for its 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 making that happen.”
Michael E. Ivan, MD, MBS, FAANS
The Glioblastoma Research Organization presented a $50,000 donation to help kickstart Project Garcia, its fourth fully funded glioblastoma research project and its first in collaboration with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Project Garcia will support novel research that uniquely applies an intraoperative strategy to guide tumor resection and identify infiltrating tumor cells responsible for tumor recurrence. This technique will revolutionize the surgical treatment for Glioblastoma, allowing better outcomes and longer survival.
About The Center
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth — University of Miami Health System and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated and nationally ranked cancer center in South Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 Best Hospitals for Cancer. NCI designation is the "gold standard" for cancer centers and recognizes that Sylvester has met the most rigorous standards for cancer research, beginning in our laboratories, extending to patient care, and addressing specific needs in our community.
It also offers a Phase 1 clinical trials program – the first step in evaluating how patients respond to the latest investigational treatments. Equipped with a highly qualified team of more than 2,400 cancer-focused physicians, researchers, and support staff working together, Sylvester discovers, develops, and delivers more precision cancer care. To serve current and future patients, Sylvester has a network of 10 conveniently located outpatient treatment facilities throughout South Florida.
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