Department of Urology

Moffitt Cancer Center, Shands HealthCare, University of Florida partner to improve cancer care (press release)

Gainesville, FL (Jan. 23, 2008)

Moffitt Cancer Center, Shands HealthCare and the University of Florida announced today that they will work together to develop worldclass programs in cancer care, research and prevention.

The partnership, which will extend Moffitt’s innovative model of comprehensive patient care to UF and Shands cancer programs, was outlined at a joint news conference in UF’s new Cancer-Genetics Research Complex.

“As a statewide resource for cancer research and treatment, Moffitt seeks to foster relationships such as these to maximize the state’s investment in addressing cancer,” said Dr. William S. Dalton, president/CEO and center director of Tampa-based Moffitt. “We feel this partnership will enhance Florida’s national and international reputation in cancer care and research, and ultimately contribute to improving the overall standard of cancer care in Florida and increase the state’s profile in cancer care and research in the state and beyond.” ... (For more on this story please click here)

Guiding Principles For The Development Of A Joint Moffitt-Shands-University Of Florida Cancer Effort

Moffitt Cancer Center, Shands Healthcare And The University Of Florida Collaboration

Memorandum Of Understanding Between University Of Florida, Shands Teaching Hospital And Clinics, Inc. And H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center And Research Institute, Inc.

Moffitt – Shands HealthCare – University of Florida Q&A