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Amber Thomassen, APRN-BC, AOCNP

Sylvester Spotlight – Amber Thomassen, APRN-BC, AOCNP

Meet Amber Thomassen, APRN-BC, AOCNP, team manager of research clinical operations. In 2017, Thomassen was the first fellow to graduate from Sylvester’s Nurse Practitioner (NP) Fellowship Program, one of nine in the country accredited for oncology training specific for new NPs in the field.


Tangela Hillery, BSW

Sylvester Spotlight – Tangela Hillery, BSW

Meet Tangela Hillery, BSW, concierge coordinator for Cancer Support Services. Sylvester’s cancer support services team places emphasis on supporting the ongoing physical and emotional taxation that cancer survivors experience during and after their treatment.


Jesse J. Rodriguez

Sylvester Hires Fundraising Leader

Jesse J. Rodriguez has joined Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center as assistant vice president (AVP), medical development and alumni relations. As AVP, Rodriguez will serve as a senior member of the medical development team providing leadership for fundraising programs, and strategic planning for Sylvester.


Jaime Merchan, M.D.

Sylvester Spotlight – Jaime Merchan, M.D.

We are happy to introduce Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Spotlight Series, where we will feature one of our dedicated physicians, scientists, nurses, and other important staff members so you can get to know the talented multi-disciplinary team serving our community. Meet Jaime Merchan, M.D., director of Sylvester’s phase 1 clinical trials program, and associate professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.


Three women sitting at a table

The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research Designates $2 Million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Overcoming the many obstacles imposed by the pandemic, The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research displayed an indomitable spirit when they announced a $2 million donation to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, as part of their historic $50 million pledge made in 2016.


Craig H. Moskowitz MD

Sylvester Spotlight – Craig Moskowitz, M.D.

We are happy to introduce Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Spotlight Series, where we will feature one of our dedicated physicians, scientists, nurses, and other important staff members so you can get to know the talented multi-disciplinary team serving our community. Meet Craig Moskowitz, M.D., physician-in-chief of Sylvester’s oncology service line, professor of medicine and interim deputy director at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.