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A simple cheek swab gave one University of Miami student the chance to save a life.
After joining the Gift of Life stem cell registry during her freshman year, Alexandra Burnham-Ugalde was matched just months later with a patient battling blood cancer, an incredibly rare opportunity inspired by the loss of her grandmother to acute myeloid leukemia.
“Knowing I gave somebody a second chance at life and hope for their family is just the best feeling in the world,” Alexandra said.
Today, Alexandra is sharing her story to encourage others to join the stem cell registry and become potential lifesaving donors. Her message is simple, one small act could give someone else hope when they need it most. Learn more: spr.ly/6018BECjC6
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We are proud to welcome Pradeep Y. Ramulu, M.D., M.H.S., Ph.D., as the new Chair of Ophthalmology and Director of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, beginning August 3. Learn more: spr.ly/6176B8i1tK
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I started exercising to lower my risk of heart disease. Then I discovered how exercise could lower my cancer risk, too! My latest article @wapo. wapo.st/4vqs2aJ @ASH_hematology @ASCO @SylvesterCancer @UMiamiHealth @utpress
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We're grateful to have you here at The Light with us, Ridge! 🙌❤️
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Tonight’s special guest: Ridge Juneau ❤️
After being diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex at just one year old, Ridge showed incredible strength, undergoing successful brain surgery on Jan. 16.
Now he’s back playing the game he loves, inspired by our own Vance Sheahan 🙌
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Snoring, constant fatigue, and waking up multiple times a night may seem normal, but they can be warning signs of sleep apnea, a condition that can impact more than just sleep. 💤
New research from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine highlights how diagnosing and treating sleep apnea early may help protect memory, support brain health, and reduce long-term dementia risk. Through care @umiamihealth, patients have seen firsthand how treatment can restore energy, improve sleep quality, and support overall well-being. 🩺
Learn more about how sleep health protects brain health 🧠: loom.ly/NfI95SU
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Join us in celebrating Dr. Erin Kobetz on her nomination for the 2026 @HemOncToday Disruptive Innovators Awards – Woman Disruptor of the Year, presented in collaboration with @WimedicineOrg.
A nationally recognized leader in #cancer prevention, community engagement and health equity, Dr. Kobetz has dedicated her career to transforming how we reach and serve high-risk communities. 🙌 Vote here: vist.ly/4u39g
Our Sweet 7 Woman Disruptor noms courtesy of @WiMedicineOrg!
@Stolaney1
Alison Loren, MD, @PennMedicine
@Lillian_Siu
@Maryam_Lustberg
Erin Kobetz, PhD, MPH, @SylvesterCancer
@PamelaKunzMD
Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD
Vote here: vist.ly/4u39i
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🚨 Just 2 days to go until our March 11 Generative Gathering powered by @UMiamiHealth + @JacksonHealth!
Join us this Wednesday for an evening designed to educate, inspire, and build community around the rapidly evolving world of AI. Expect thought-provoking insights, real-world applications, and meaningful connections with leaders shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
Keynote Speaker 🎤
David Wayne — Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, University of Miami
Startup Showcase 🚀
Vagif Kazimli — AIdMD Technologies
Marvin Wheeler — @Tier4AI
RSVP 🔗 luma.com/245zzug5
See you there!
@eMergeAmericas
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Heart is full #SSO2026 @SocSurgOnc—enjoyed great science🧬; conversations abt future of #Surgonc care🦀; connections w/ past trainees, mentors/sponsors, old/new friends; & supporting next gen of leaders in our field who represented @SylvesterCancer 💪🏽#AcademicSurgeryisaGift
Medical insights can come from unexpected places. At the University of Miami Health System, researchers are turning to the ocean for new ways to understand disease, diagnostics, and care. Learn more: spr.ly/6017h5iSB
Congratulations to David Reis, Ph.D., Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO) @univmiami and UHealth, on being named one of Becker’s Hospital and Health System CIOs to Know for 2026. 👏
Dr. Reis leads more than 250 AI projects across the University and health system, spanning education, patient care, revenue cycle, research, and more, while advancing innovation, cybersecurity, and true interoperability of electronic health records (EHRs).
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This World Cancer Day, we are reminded that cancer is more than a diagnosis; it’s a deeply personal journey. United by uniqueness, each patient’s story calls for care that is as individualized as they are.
Rising 12 stories above UHealth’s downtown Miami campus, the Kenneth C. Griffin Cancer Research Building stands as a symbol of that commitment.
Its clinical floors house a clinic with 27 infusion bays, advanced imaging, an on-site pharmacy and supportive services that care for the whole person. Just floors away, AI-driven labs and glass-walled research neighborhoods unite experts—accelerating breakthroughs from the lab bench to patient's bedside.
The Griffin Cancer Research Building is a promise to patients, families and communities that the future of cancer care will be defined by innovation, compassion and an unrelenting pursuit of cures. Learn more: loom.ly/J6E7NHg.
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Team @UMiamiPathology representing our consultation services, educational programs, and clinical research at the 50th Annual Pathology on the Beach conference! Thank you to our fabulous Senior Administrative Officer (SAO), Ms.Melissa Stedman and our excellent Executive Assistant, Ms. Alexandra Gonzalez. Thank You! 🙏🙌🙌🙌 @umiamimedicine @UMiamiHealth
Kicking off Heart Month with our community. 🫀 Our Cardiac and Vascular team is out today supporting The Marfan Foundation Walk of Victory — walking together for awareness, research, and healthier hearts. 🙌
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We extend our deepest thanks to Carlos Migoya for his extraordinary tenure as CEO of @JacksonHealth and for his steadfast partnership with @UMiamiHealth and the Miller School of Medicine.
Carlos’s commitment to academic medicine and community health has helped shape a stronger healthcare system for Miami-Dade County, the state of Florida, and beyond. We are grateful for his partnership and leadership and look forward to continuing this important work with @DavidZambrana5 when he becomes JHS’s newly appointed CEO. As a ‘Cane himself and a proven healthcare leader in our community, we know the UHealth-Jackson partnership will continue to flourish with David as CEO in the years and decades to come. Congratulations to both.
After nearly 15 years of dedicated leadership, Carlos Migoya announced that his tenure as CEO of Jackson Health System will end on May 31. He will leave behind a legacy of transformation that will be felt for generations. Since taking on the role in 2011, his visionary leadership and deep commitment to this community helped transform Jackson into a health system defined by modern facilities, compassionate care, and an extraordinary team of professionals. More than buildings or milestones, his impact is seen in the lives changed and the trust built across our community. Thank you, Carlos, for your leadership, heart, and steadfast commitment to Jackson and the health of our community.
When one chapter closes, another one opens. David Zambrana, who started his career as a nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital and today serves as Jackson's president and chief operating officer, was named Jackson's next CEO. For the last six years, Carlos has worked alongside David, preparing him for this transition.
“He's the most prepared leader in Jackson’s 107-year history,” Carlos said. “The trust and respect our teams already feel for David make him, hands-down, the best choice for our future.”
We extend our deepest thanks to Carlos Migoya for his extraordinary tenure as CEO of @JacksonHealth and for his steadfast partnership with the University of Miami Health System and the @umiamimedicine .
Carlos’s commitment to academic medicine and community health has helped shape a stronger healthcare system for Miami-Dade County, the state of Florida, and beyond. We are grateful for his partnership and leadership and look forward to continuing this important work with @DavidZambrana5 when he becomes JHS’s newly appointed CEO. As a ‘Cane himself and a proven healthcare leader in our community, we know the UHealth-Jackson partnership will continue to flourish with David as CEO in the years and decades to come. Congratulations to both.
After nearly 15 years of dedicated leadership, Carlos Migoya announced that his tenure as CEO of Jackson Health System will end on May 31. He will leave behind a legacy of transformation that will be felt for generations. Since taking on the role in 2011, his visionary leadership and deep commitment to this community helped transform Jackson into a health system defined by modern facilities, compassionate care, and an extraordinary team of professionals. More than buildings or milestones, his impact is seen in the lives changed and the trust built across our community. Thank you, Carlos, for your leadership, heart, and steadfast commitment to Jackson and the health of our community.
When one chapter closes, another one opens. David Zambrana, who started his career as a nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital and today serves as Jackson's president and chief operating officer, was named Jackson's next CEO. For the last six years, Carlos has worked alongside David, preparing him for this transition.
“He's the most prepared leader in Jackson’s 107-year history,” Carlos said. “The trust and respect our teams already feel for David make him, hands-down, the best choice for our future.”
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Our latest #InsideUMiamiMedicine episode dives into the fascinating world of brain-computer interfaces. @AllanLeviMD, neurosurgeon and principal investigator on the @Neuralink trial at @UMiamiHealth, explains how this technology can restore movement for patients with spinal cord injuries or neurodegenerative diseases. Listen in: loom.ly/MlpXwiI 🎧