Cancer Research & Innovation
Learn how the state of Florida supports the search for a cure through cancer research and funding initiatives. Read the State of Cancer 2023 report.
These three cancer centers form the Florida Academic Cancer Care Alliance (FACCA) to build collaborations that expedite innovation in cancer research and maximize state investments in biomedical technology and research.
PROGRAMA DEL CONSORCIO DE CENTROS DEL INSTITUTO NACIONAL CONTRA EL CÁNCER DE FLORIDA
The Florida Consortium of National Cancer Institute Centers Program was established by 381.915, Florida Statutes to:
- Enhance the quality and competitiveness of cancer care in this state.
- Further a statewide biomedical research strategy directly responsive to the health needs of Florida’s citizens.
- Capitalize on the potential educational opportunities available to its students.
Florida-based cancer centers are eligible to join if they are recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as NCI-designated cancer centers, NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers, or cancer centers working toward achieving NCI designation.
Las tres categorías de los centros oncológicos de Florida que se financiarán son:
- NCI-designated cancer center and comprehensive cancer center: Moffitt Cancer Center.
- NCI-designated cancer center: University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
- Cancer center working toward achieving NCI designation: University of Florida Health Cancer Center.
Biomedical Research Program
En 2001, la legislatura de Florida reconoció la necesidad de apoyar la investigación innovadora que se lleva a cabo en instituciones académicas y privadas de todo el estado.
The Florida Department of Health’s Biomedical Research Program administers research grant projects through three research programs (per 381.922 and 215.5602, F.S.):
- $10 million for the William B. “Bill Bankhead, Jr., and David Coley Cancer Research Program.
- $8 million for the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program.
- 3 millones de dólares para la Iniciativa de Investigación sobre el Cáncer Pediátrico Live Like Bella.
Grants are awarded annually to support research institutions conducting cancer studies in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Grantees are selected based on scientific merit as determined by independent peer review experts.
Las subvenciones se otorgan anualmente para apoyar a instituciones de investigación que realizan estudios sobre el cáncer en materia de prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento. Los beneficiarios se seleccionan con base en el mérito científico, lo cual se determina a través de expertos en revisión por pares independientes que no tienen ningún conflicto de intereses.