Dr. Masood appointed as chair of scientific committee

The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation has appointed Shahla Masood, M.D., professor and chair of the department of pathology and laboratory medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, as chair of their Scientific Committee. Dr. Masood’s term will be for three years beginning at the September 2010 Board of Directors meeting.

The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending breast cancer through advocacy, education, and research. Their key purpose is to raise awareness in Florida and to ensure sufficient government and public funding for breast cancer research, quality health care for all without fear of discrimination, and an environment free of carcinogens.

The Scientific Committee reviews scientific grant proposals and makes recommendations on funding to the board and analyzes the opportunities for development of Florida Breast Cancer Foundation research fellows.

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Shahla  Masood
Department: Pathology – Jacksonville

Shahla Masood MD

Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; Program Director, Breast Pathology and Cytopathology Fellowships; Medical Director, UF Health Jacksonville Breast Center; Medical Director, UF Health Jacksonville Laboratories
Phone: (904) 244-4387