Sarcoma oncologist Dr. Gina D’Amato, MD (University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center) joins host Dr. Peter Crane to discuss solitary fibrous tumor (SFT)—a rare cancer with unique challenges. Dr. D’Amato shares her journey into oncology, why SFT research lags behind common cancers, and how her team is tackling the biology of this disease through cell lines, mouse models, drug screens, and a brand-new patient registry. If you’re a patient, caregiver, or physician, you’ll want to hear how you can join the registry, support research, and bring new treatments within reach. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome & Introduction 01:30 Dr. D’Amato’s Journey 07:00 Why Sarcomas are So Challenging 09:00 The Unmet Need 11:00 Advances in Oncology 13:00 The Horowitz Solitary Fibrous Tumor Initiative 17:30 Global Collaboration 18:00 Launching the SFT Patient Registry 21:00 Genetics & Epigenetics 25:00 Future Vision 28:00 Barriers & Realities 33:00 Funding Research Without NIH Grants 37:00 Final Thoughts About the Guest Gina D’Amato, M.D. is a sarcoma medical oncologist and Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She is Medical Director of the Comprehensive Treatment Unit, Assistant Director of Clinical Research, and Clinical Lead for Sarcoma Medical Oncology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. D’Amato is also Administrator of the Horowitz Solitary Fibrous Tumor Initiative Fund and has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on sarcoma and oncology. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Key Links Join or Refer to the SFT Patient Registry Contact: Peggy Gonzalez – 305-243-8091 | pgonzalez@miami.edu Registry info: Solitary Fibrous Tumor Registry, University of Miami Sylvester Support the Horowitz Sarcoma Research Fund: https://development.miami.edu/page.aspx?pid=383&id=ec01162f-1d17-4c44-89d6-addb185e07b5