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Honoring 35 Years of Service: Celebrating Gary’s Career and Contributions to FCDS
DECEMBER 2025
After 35 years of dedicated service, leadership, and innovation, Gary will soon retire from the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS), marking the close of an extraordinary chapter in the history of the program.
Gary’s journey with FCDS began as a contract programmer, where his technical expertise and problem-solving skills quickly distinguished him as a vital contributor. He later joined the University of Miami as an employee and went on to serve as Deputy Director, a role in which his influence extended well beyond day-to-day operations. Across each phase of his career, Gary consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing cancer surveillance and strengthening the quality, integrity, and usability of data.
Central Cancer Registries (CCR): The Hidden Powerhouse of Public Health
DECEMBER 2025
Cancer registries might not make headlines, but they are quietly saving lives. These organized databases track who has been diagnosed with cancer, what type, how it’s treated, and the outcomes, turning raw numbers into powerful insights.
DECEMBER 2025
Welcome Lori A. Koch, FCDS Director of Administrative Operations
I am very pleased to announce that Lori A. Koch, BA, CCRP, ODS-C will be joining the Florida Cancer Data System as our new Director of Administrative Operations, effective January 5, 2026.
Lori brings more than two decades of experience in cancer registration and surveillance, including 14 years serving as Director of the Illinois State Cancer Registry, where she led all aspects of registry operations—from strategic planning and program management to workforce oversight, quality initiatives, and statewide reporting. Her leadership experience spans complex operational environments, including state and federal program requirements, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and high-visibility data dissemination activities.
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