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Focused On a Cure

Dr. Annette Khaled

Dr. Annette Khaled is the Head of the Division of Cancer Research and tenured Professor at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Medicine at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Khaled’s research spans both basic and translational areas of cancer research and involves the development of cancer therapeutics, nanotechnology and immunotherapy to treat the most invasive and aggressive forms of breast, lung, and prostate cancer.

UCF Cancer Research

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At the University of Central Florida, students can choose from a wide range of degrees that best prepare them for jobs in health, biomed, therapy and more.

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Science & Technology
UCF’s ‘Bridge Doctor’ Combines Imaging, Neural Network to Efficiently Evaluate Concrete Bridges’ Safety
In a new publication, Engineering Professor Necati Catbas and former student Marwan Debees ’23PhD collaborate with industry partners to use infrared thermography, high-definition imaging and…
Science & Technology
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Unlocks New Insights Into Quantum Physics
Interdisciplinary research on electro-optic sampling pushes the boundaries of quantum physics.
Colleges & Campus
UCF Student Achieves Excellence in Engineering, Medicine Before Graduation
Inspired by personal impacts from frequent flights to France, Chloe Pinkston will use her aerospace engineering studies to inform her upcoming medical school training and…