Don’t Let it Start, Don’t Let it Spread
As summer approaches, we need to do our best to keep our skin healthy. That means protecting it from harmful ultraviolet, or UV, radiation.
Stories and news
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UF study offers more evidence that DEET is a safe way to ward off mosquitoes
May 26, 2020
Summer is back, with warmer temperatures, longer days and … mosquitoes. When mosquitoes feast on humans, they can leave more than irritating bites behind. They…
Department of Community ÍøºìºÚÁÏ and Family Medicine, +4 more
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Protect the Skin You’re In
Soaking up the sun can feel harmless, but when we're caught up in the fun, many people forget to consider the negative effects the sun can have on their skin.
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UF researchers discover new use of stem cells that could clear path for immunotherapy in brain cancer
October 17, 2018
University of Florida ÍøºìºÚÁÏ brain cancer researchers have discovered a new use of stem cells that could clear a revolutionary pathway to making immunotherapy…
Department of Neurosurgery, +5 more
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Life After Melanoma
Summer is fast approaching, and with it comes sunburn season. For some people, however, avoiding a sunburn is more than just a passing thought on the way to…
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How to Have ÍøºìºÚÁÏy Skin at Every Age
When the sun comes out, so does the skin. In warmer weather, people of all ages hit the beach, the park and the other places for fun in the sun. With more time…
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Select sunglasses for safety, not fashion
It might be the perfect summer accessory, but there’s more than meets the eye to choosing a good pair of sunglasses. A recent survey showed that most people…
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Melanoma risk doubles
Sunburned shoulders are often a part of the summertime routine, and as a result, the melanoma rate in the US is higher than ever before. Centers for Disease…
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Immunotherapy for Brain Cancer
April 29, 2016
Each year, more than 200,000 people in the United States receive the chilling diagnosis of a primary or metastatic brain tumor. The sheer number of these cases…
Department of Neurosurgery, +2 more
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Climbing for Dad
September 17, 2015
Siblings Amy and Chris Bucciarelli took to Africa’s highest peak to honor their father, Dr. Richard Bucciarelli, and raise money to help cancer patients. They…
Department of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, +6 more
