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Affirming our strengths. Achieving our potential.
Brighter outcomes for health and wellness
Combating complex diseases through revolutionary discoveries
Our physician-scientists are unlocking the mysteries behind some of the world’s most complex diseases. Through game-changing investigations, UHealth and the Miller School stand at the cusp of global leadership in treating and preventing brain diseases, tackling cancer at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and exploring eye disorders at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
Philanthropic support will open the doors of discovery even wider and affirm our status as an international destination for research and treatment.
Why a campaign now?
Because our life-changing and life-saving work can’t wait.
Since their founding, UHealth and the Miller School have been a beacon of hope. We developed the antiretroviral treatments that turned HIV into a treatable disease, created the world’s first cardiopulmonary patient simulator, and designed targeted community programs like the Firefighter Cancer Initiative, which helps monitor and mitigate the risk of cancer among firefighters nationwide.
As the world addresses extreme health inequities, a global pandemic, and a growing trend toward personalized care, bold solutions are needed now more than ever—your generous support will advance our efforts to position UHealth and the Miller School at the forefront of innovation.
Research and Innovation
NCI Reaffirms Sylvester as South Florida’s Only NCI-Designated Cancer Center
In July, Sylvester, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, renewed its status as an NCI-designated cancer center, achieving an “Outstanding” score from the NCI.
Where we Shine Brightest
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is listed as the No. 1 eye hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and has been for 22 years.
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI designated cancer center in South Florida.
The Miller School of Medicine is Florida’s top National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded institution.
Fundraising Priorities
Research: Transformative discoveries
We are seeking support for a medical research endowment and research scholars program—a cornerstone funding goal that will allow us to drastically expand our research enterprise and establish a world-class research facility at UHealth and the Miller School with state-of-the-art laboratories, cutting-edge equipment, and space for our physician-scientists to pursue innovative treatments and cures.
Education: Inspiring the next generation
We are educating aspiring physicians who will shape the future of medicine, champion new discoveries, and eventually take up the mantle of leadership at UHealth and the Miller School, as well as nationally. The campaign supports significant upgrades to our facilities, scholarships, and novel curriculum offerings across our academic enterprise.
Patient care: Only the best
With your support, we will continue to improve the patient experience through capital projects, increased recruitment, and care initiatives that elevate our status as one of the nation’s premier academic health systems.
Healthier lives: Stronger communities.
The campaign will advance our mission to serve one of the world’s most diverse populations and improve health outcomes in South Florida, enabling people to live longer, healthier lives.
Brighter Health
Diabetes Research Institute Announces Breakthrough Transplantation Approach for the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes at ADA 2024The Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine unveiled an innovative approach at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 84th Scientific Sessions that highlights the potential of human, stem cell-derived islets combined with an immunomodulatory microgel to reverse Type 1 diabetes (T1D)
Brighter Health
Miller School Maintains Top NIH Ranking as Neurosurgery, Urology Programs Celebrate Significant IncreasesThe University of Miami Miller School of Medicine received $174.2 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2023, maintaining its position as Florida’s No. 1 medical school for federal research grants. Overall, the Miller School had seven programs in the top 25 nationally and several celebrated noteworthy advancements in their rankings.
Brighter Health
Lois Pope Donates $1 Million for Eye Transplant ResearchThe longtime supporter of the Miller School is motivated by the memory of her mother’s struggles with macular degeneration.
Brighter Health
Stephen Bittel’s Gift Propels Division of Movement Disorders’ Search for Parkinson’s Disease CureAs one of South Florida’s most successful commercial real estate developers, Stephen Bittel has accomplished projects that have helped build the local landscape.
Brighter Health
Health Foundation of South Florida partners with the University to reduce health inequitiesA $1 million grant will support the University of Miami’s work in identifying and addressing barriers to good health in low-income neighborhoods.
Build with us
To support UHealth and the Miller School’s work to realize better outcomes for a healthier world, please contribute to the University of Miami’s campaign for a brighter tomorrow.
To learn more, please contact Sarah Christensen, medical development, 305-243-2290.