Robert R. Carroll, MD, is an associate professor at the University of Florida, who is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology who has experience in the clinical treatment of breast cancer. For the past nine years, before returning to the University, he ran a private practice devoted exclusively to the medical oncology aspects of breast cancer. This practice included an extensive clinical trials effort, genetic testing for abnormalities of BrCa1 and BrCa2, management of chemotherapy and hormonal treatments, and guidance and recommendations for breast cancer prevention in women who were at high risk for developing the disease.

Jess DeLaune, MD, is an assistant professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the Malcolm Randall VA with a primary clinical focus of treating genitourinary malignancies. Dr. DeLaune’s research interests include medical education and addressing health care disparities in patients with sickle cell disease. He is also the Associate Program Director for the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Dr. DeLaune earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Florida State University and his medical degree from University of South Florida College of Medicine. At the USF College of Medicine Dr. DeLaune was given multiple awards for his academic and clinical excellence, including being awarded the Doctor’s Doctor Award by his peers.

He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the University of Florida College of Medicine, during which he also served as a chief resident and chief fellow. While in his training, Dr. DeLaune received multiple awards including the Timothy H. Smith Memorial Award for Excellence in Ambulatory Internal Medicine, a Teaching Excellence Award, the Craig Kitchens Award for fostering a collegial environment and the Peer Mentor Award.

Dr. DeLaune is board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Additionally, he is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, and the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology. He is also a member of the Institutional Program Review Committee for UF Graduate Medical Education.

In his free time, Dr. DeLaune likes to spend time with his wife and kids and outdoors at local springs or trails. He also likes to run, cycle, travel and play/watch various sports.

Dr. Duff is an assistant professor of medicine and assistant director for the fellowship training program within the division of hematology and oncology. She also serves as clinical investigator and educator with a focus on GI oncology and benign hematology. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Dr Murillo has had multiple enriching experiences in other institutions prior to joining UF. She did her internship in Internal Medicine at St Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts then went on to finish Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. She then went on to Montefiore Medical Center in New York, where she completed her fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology.

After completing fellowship, she moved to Ashland, Kentucky, where she started a hospital based private practice and was active in creating a more robust oncology program in that institution.

Originally trained in oncology clinical pharmacokinetics and analytical biochemistry, Dr. Riggs presently focuses on clinical and experimental therapeutics in head & neck, thoracic, and musculoskeletal malignancies.  He is a Vice-Chair of the University’s IRB, and teaches biomedical ethics.  He is Board-certified in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine and -eligible in Hematology and Clinical Pharmacology.  He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, and the Florida Medical association, and Past President of the Alachua County Medical Society.

Dr. Rogers is an assistant professor of medicine in the division of hematology and oncology. She specialized in caring for patients with lung and head and neck cancer. She received her undergraduate and master’s degree from the University of South Florida. She received her medical degree from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency and hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Florida. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology.

Dr. Jessica Schmit is an assistant professor within the division of hematology & oncology. She received her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and came to the University of Florida for both her residency and fellowship. She completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in hematology & oncology, with a clinician educator track. She is board-certified in internal medicine.