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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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Research
The Quietest Place on UCF’s Campus
A unique anechoic chamber devoted to research on human health — specifically hearing — is now open on UCF’s main campus.
Research
UCF Researcher Investigates Mechanisms of Nicotine Addiction
Through a National Institutes of Health grant, College of Medicine Assistant Professor Cali Calarco is investigating how brain cells respond to nicotine and influence behavior.
Colleges & Campus
UCF Researcher Harnesses AI to Help Older Adults Thrive in a Tech-Driven World
Drawing on personal experiences and published research, UCF Assistant Professor Xiayu Summer Chen is using AI to close the digital literacy divide and address loneliness…