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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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Colleges & Campus
Deborah Beidel Named Big 12 Conference’s 2025 Faculty of the Year from UCF
Beidel is a Pegasus Professor internationally known for her ground-breaking research and effective treatments for veterans, first responders and emergency workers with PTSD.
Colleges & Campus
UCF’s Rosen College and Transportation Science Program Rank No. 1 in Nation for 2025
The 2025 ShanghaiRanking report recognizes UCF’s transportation science and technology program as the best nationally for the first time and Rosen College as America’s premier…
Research
1 Minute with 6 UCF Alums Who the NSF Believes Exemplify Advancing Research
From computer vision to mathematics, these alums are emerging leaders in significant research fields.