Research
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials for breast cancer are conducted through the University of Florida Shands Cancer Center.
For information about clinical trials, please call the Florida Cancer Trials matching site at 800.584.9976, or visit the clinical trials section of our site.
Faculty Research
- Dr. Stephen Grobmyer’s research, currently funded by the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program, focuses on the use of nanotechnology, the manipulation of particles 10,000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair, to enhance early detection and improve the treatment and management of breast cancer. He has published more than 95 peer-reviewed publications and recently edited the book, Cancer Nanotechnology. In 2010 he was recognized by the UF Department of Surgery with the Lester R. Dragstedt Physician Scientist Award.
- Dr. Judith Lightsey is focusing on identifying risk factors for recurrence among women with early stage breast cancer. She also is interested in treatment techniques that reduce morbidity while maintaining efficacy in regards to management of early stage breast cancer.
- Dr. Christiana Shaw’s research focuses on how obesity affects patients with cancer. She also is evaluating the use of technology in surgical resident education.
- Stephen Staal’s primary research interests are the application of new and novel therapies in cancer treatment. This encompasses Ph 1 and 2 trials of new agents targeting the signalling pathways and metaboic/micorenvironmental changes that occur in cancer. This necessarily encompasses personalized therapy. Breast cancer is a primary area of clinical concentration. He also is interested in the effects of natural products on cancer cells.