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Outsmarting Cancer: Lessons from Nature

Help recognize Cancer Prevention Month this February by attending a memorable lecture devoted to exploring nature’s lessons for cancer treatment and prevention. The discussion starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.

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Honoring our Visionaries

Partners in Discovery

Six leading philanthropists were honored for impactful contributions to scientific research and education during a special awards ceremony, “Partners in Discovery: A Celebration of Science,” on Jan. 22, 2025.

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Dr. Herbert Wertheim, O.D., D.Sc., M.D., (hc), was presented with the Chairman’s Award at a special ceremony at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute on Jan. 22. Presenting the award, original artwork titled “Together We Rise,” by artist Andrew Wang, was Maria Gutierrez Martin, interim vice president for UF Advancement.

THE WERTHEIM UF SCRIPPS 2024 innovation lectures

Outsmarting Cancer

On Jan. 17, 2024, cancer researchers gathered with members of the community for an inspirational evening devoted to the solving challenges of cancer, a diagnosis received by nearly 2 million people a year in the United States.

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A video about the institute is played at the opening of the Outsmarting Cancer Innovation Lecture on Jan. 17. 2024 at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology.

Building the innovation ecosystem

Innovating for Cures

At “Innovating for Cures,” innovators, philanthropists and venture capital investors discussed what’s required to accelerate biomedical research advances out of the lab and into the clinic.

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Champions of the Green

The BallenIsles Men’s Golf Association hosted their annual prostate cancer golf tournament on March 6, 2025. It was the 12th year they have raised funds for research at the institute.

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The BallenIsles Men's Golf Association Prostate Cancer Golf Tournament was held March 6, 2024..

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The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists.