The Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program was 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.
The Florida Department of Health makes payments to Florida-based cancer centers recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at the National Institutes of Health as NCI-designated cancer centers or NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers, and cancer centers working toward achieving NCI designation.
The department distributes funds to participating cancer centers on a quarterly basis during each fiscal year for which an appropriation is made.
Supporting Programs
Cancer Research: Incubator
Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program
Provides funding for cancer research to Florida-based specialty hospitals, over a five-year period. Current focus is pediatric cancer.
Cancer Innovation Fund
Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program
Grants for Florida-based institutions to improve cancer treatment through innovative practices that focus on patient outcomes, quality of care, and efficacy of treatment.