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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.

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National Cancer Institute

Biomedical Research Section

Florida Consortium of National Cancer Institute Centers Program 

The Florida Consortium of National Cancer Institute Centers Program is established 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, and capitalize on the potential educational opportunities available to its students.

Beginning July 1, 2017, and every 3 years thereafter, the department, in conjunction with participating cancer centers, shall submit a report to the Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council on specific metrics relating to cancer mortality and external funding for cancer-related research in the state.  The following is the report:

2017 Report to the Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council