Advances in Cancer Care: Innovation, Access & Florida’s Workforce Future
Register NowDecember 1, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MARC Building (Management And Advanced Research Center)11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, 33199
Registration:
GMCC Members: Complimentary
Non-members: $25
THE CONVERSATION
The future of cancer care is about more than clinical advances.
Cancer care is increasingly important to Florida’s economic competitiveness, workforce strength, and long-term growth. Advances in treatment, clinical research, and medical innovation are creating new opportunities to improve patient outcomes and strengthen Florida’s position as a leader in healthcare innovation.
Join the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce for a discussion with healthcare, academic, industry, and patient advocacy leaders on the future of cancer care in Florida, exploring advances in treatment, research, workforce development, patient access and affordability, and opportunities for collaboration to advance patient care and support the regions continued economic growth.
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Innovation & research
Advances in treatment, clinical research, and medical innovation.
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Access & affordability
Patient access and affordability across Florida’s healthcare system.
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Workforce development
Building the workforce that cancer care and Florida’s economy depend on.
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Public-private partnership
Collaboration across healthcare, academia, industry, and advocacy.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Voices from across Florida’s cancer care ecosystem
OPENING KEYNOTE
Mary Mayhew
President & CEO,
Florida Hospital Association
PATIENT VOICE & ADVOCACY
Raymond Rodriguez-Torres
Chairman of the Board, Live Like Bella Childhood Cancer Foundation; President and Co-CEO, ALC Home Health
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The Panel
MODERATOR
Jerry E. Chipuk, PhD
Professor & Chair,
Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
PANELIST
Leonard Kalman, MD
Interim System Chief Executive, Baptist Health Cancer Care; Interim Executive Medical Director, Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute
PANELIST
Thomas Utset-Ward, MD, MBA
Program Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology/Sarcoma Solid Tumor Program; Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon and Orthopedic Oncologist, Nicklaus Children’s Health System
PANELIST
Georgette Valls-Delgado
Associate Director,
Cancer Center Partnerships,
American Cancer Society
CLOSING REMARKS
Juan C. Cendan, MD
Dean
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine & Senior Vice President for Health Affairs, FIU
WELCOME & SPONSOR REMARKS
Alfred Sanchez — President & CEO, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Evelyn Terrell — Healthcare Committee Chair; AVP Strategy and Network Services, Nicklaus Children’s Health System
Jeanette Nuñez — President, Florida International University
Bo Boulenger — President & CEO, Baptist Health
PROGRAM AGENDA
A morning at FIU
8:00 am — Breakfast, Networking & Visit Sponsor Displays
9:00 am — Welcome, Host & Sponsor Remarks
Alfred Sanchez, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce · Evelyn Terrell, Healthcare Committee Chair · Jeanette Nuñez, FIU · Bo Boulenger, Baptist Health
9:15 am — Opening Keynote
The Future of Healthcare: National Trends, Florida’s Landscape & Miami’s Opportunities
Mary Mayhew, President & CEO, Florida Hospital Association
9:45 am — Patient Voice & Advocacy
Raymond Rodriguez-Torres, Live Like Bella Childhood Cancer Foundation and ALC Home Health
10:00 am — Panel Discussion
Moderated by Jerry E. Chipuk, PhD, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Panelists will explore cancer care innovation, clinical research, access and affordability, patient advocacy, workforce challenges, and opportunities for collaboration across Florida’s healthcare ecosystem.
11:00 am — Closing Remarks
Juan C. Cendan, MD, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
11:05 - 11:30 am — FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Tour
OUR SPONSORS
With gratitude to those making this program possible
Presenting Sponsor
Host
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
