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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
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.
Colleges & Campus
UCF Honors 8 Shining Stars with Inaugural SpaceU Awards
The awards debuted during UCF Space Week to recognize talent and contributions that are fueling the future of space.
Science & Technology
Behind UCF Space Game 2025’s Theme: Hypersonic HADES Wind Tunnel  
This year’s annual event takes inspiration from the UCF HyperSpace Center’s large-scale hypersonic wind tunnel, which launches later this month to advance hypersonic travel and…