The Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program was established to enhance the quality and competitiveness of cancer care in this state, expand 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.
Cancer Connect
Learn more about the central resource hub for cancer patients, caregivers, loved ones of those impacted by cancer, and research being conducted throughout the state to advance treatment and care.
Supporting Funding 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.