This has been another remarkable year for our Cancer Center. In July 2019, Sylvester received the National Cancer Institute’s NCI designation. This prestigious designation recognizes Sylvester among the top 71 cancer centers in the United States and the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Florida.
The NCI designation reflects Sylvester’s long-standing commitment to outstanding research, excellence in clinical care, and outreach to medically underserved communities. This work ensures that patients in South Florida receive the most advanced cancer care without leaving the region. This commitment to providing advanced cancer care close to home was enhanced by the recent opening of a new facility in Aventura and the addition of four highly distinguished oncologists board-certified in medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine.
Our accomplishments and highly regarded position within the cancer research community are due to the tireless efforts of our researchers, physicians, staff, leadership, and the unwavering support we receive from our community. We are grateful to our partners who play a pivotal role in our growth and success. Our ninth year of partnership with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge continued to set the bar in fundraising and participation. We are inspired by organizations like The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research; Cancer Link; and the Women’s Cancer Association of University of Miami that have raised millions of dollars for multiple decades. Corporate partners such as Sedano’s Supermarkets have helped raise awareness for Sylvester in the community.
Additionally, Dr. Stephen D. Nimer, Director of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, was named the inaugural holder of the Oscar de la Renta Endowed Chair in Cancer Research, an honor that will help transform cancer research and care worldwide. This year also brought transformational gifts from the Dwoskin family in support of the forthcoming Proton Therapy Center, and from the late John Schulte, who served on the Sylvester Board of Governors for more than 15 years. We stand on the shoulders of these and many more partners.
Sylvester continues to foster innovation and attract the brightest minds in medicine, all with bold aspirations of bringing an end to the human burden of cancer. On behalf of Sylvester’s Board of Governors, thank you for standing with us. Your support leads to life-saving cancer care for our current and future patients as well as our broader community.
Best regards,
Adam E. Carlin
Chairman, Board of Governors
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Board of Governors Vice Chairs
Vice Chair, Sylvester Board of Governors
President & Director Harcourt M. and Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation
Jayne Malfitano’s involvement with Sylvester dates back more than 30 years when her father, Harcourt Sylvester, Jr., pledged the first of several multimillion-dollar gifts to build a center in honor of his parents and support cancer programs at the University of Miami. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center opened in 1992. Since then, Jayne has remained steadfast in her family’s commitment to making exceptional cancer care available throughout South Florida. She is an active member of the University of Miami Board of Trustees, the UHealth Board of Directors, and serves as Vice Chair of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Board of Governors. Additionally, she is President of the Board of Directors for the Harcourt M. and Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation.
Vice Chair, Sylvester Board of Governors
Chairman of Tax and Accounting Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC
Miguel Farra joined the Sylvester Board of Governors in 2010 and served on Sylvester’s 20th anniversary gala committee in 2012. In 2017, Miguel was appointed as a member of the newly created Sylvester Board of Governors and shortly after, in 2018, he became Vice Chair of the Board. Miguel is a tireless champion for Sylvester, dedicating countless hours and his decades of expertise to further the Cancer Center’s mission.