March 3, 2016 – March 4, 2016
University of Miami Newman Alumni Center, UM Coral Gables Campus, Miami, FL
Hosted by:
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in collaboration with
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute &
University of Florida Health Cancer Center
FACCA member faculty share many common research interests and sought a venue to explore opportunities to create collaborative research to advance treatment options for Florida residents.
In 2015, four collaborative research grants were awarded. The inaugural FACCA Research Retreat brought these scientists together to discuss their progress and create new research collaborations.
Photo Gallery

Presentations
- Gut microflora and estrogen a new paradigm for breast cancer risk reduction – Drs. Egan & Yaghjyan
- FACCA Pilot Project – The Florida pancreas – Dr. Permuth
- Modeling the patterns of breast cancer early metastases – Drs. O’Dell, & Takita
- Viruses, Bacteria, and the Microbiome – Dr. Giuliano
- Personalized Medicine (Focused on Immuno-Oncology) – Dr. Smalley
- Community Participatory Research – Dr. Kobetz
- Community Participatory Research – Dr. Shenkman
- Aging and Inflammation – Dr. Extermann
- Aging and Inflammation – Dr. Kaye
- Viruses, Bacteria, and the Microbiome – Dr. Jobin