The 7th Miami Thyroid Oncology Symposium will be held in Miami on February 28th and March 1st, 2025

The 7th Annual Miami Thyroid Oncology Symposium will be held in Miami on February 28th and March 1st, where World-renowned experts will present and discuss the latest advances in thyroid oncology. More details coming soon.

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Miami Cancer Research Center

Mission

Miami Cancer Research Center (MCRC) is a scientific and charitable organization that performs and supports cancer research, organizes educational events and provides support for cancer care at institutional and individual levels.

A Message from Dr. Seza Gulec, MD, President & CEO

A Message from Dr. Seza Gulec, MD, President & CEO

Welcome to our website. Here you will be able to explore news, research and educational opportunities to deepen understanding of the complex world of cancer. It is my hope that together we will find new ways of meeting the needs of patients, families and the medical community facing this difficult disorder.

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J. Paul Perales-Villarroel, M.D. -  Adv. GI and Minimally Invasive Surgeon

Editorial: Obesity and (Thyroid) Cancer

More than 1.9 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in 2023 in the US, and more than 609,000 cancer deaths are also expected this year. Obesity is the second most prevalent, preventable and modifiable cancer risk factor after smoking. It has been recognized as an important risk factor in 13 malignancies and can be responsible for 30-50% of the cases of liver, gallbladder, esophageal and endometrial cancers

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Translational Research

MCRCI’s main interest is developing theranostic strategies for solid tumors through translational research. Our translational research tools for theranostics are molecular imaging and genomic profiling. Patient-specific (individualized) treatment protocols are generated for surgical and nuclear medicine treatments.

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News & Events

OCCPR Leading the War Against Cancer in the Next Battlefield: Proteomics and Protegenomics

OCCPR Leading the War Against Cancer in the Next Battlefield: Proteomics and Protegenomics

Improve the prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer, by enhancing the understanding of the molecular mechanisms of cancer and advancing proteome and proteogenomic science and technology development.

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The Next Horizon in Precision Oncology

The Next Horizon in Precision Oncology


Proteogenomics characterizes tumors molecularly, makes the diagnosis more accurate, and can potentially impact cancer treatment, improving outcomes in our patients.

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Innovation

ThyroSeq® presented the results of its prospective, double-blind, multi-center international study today, at the 87th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Victoria, BC, Canada.

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