Florida–California Cancer Care and Community Partnership
Official title: 1/3 Florida-California Cancer Research, Education and Engagement (CaRE2) Health Center
Funded at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ · NIH-11180513 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers in Florida and California are working together to find why people with pancreatic and lung cancers have worse outcomes and to improve care for those communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,023,664 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA233396-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11180513 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People with pancreatic or lung cancer who live in Florida or California, especially those from underserved or high‑risk communities, are the most likely candidates for participation.
✕Less likely to help
People with cancer types not targeted by the Center's projects or those who live far from partner sites are less likely to be included or directly benefit.
What this research studies
I would join a bi‑coastal partnership linking Florida A&M, the University of Florida, and USC Norris to study cancer differences across populations in Florida and California. The Center supports six translational projects, including two focused on pancreatic cancer and one on lung cancer, using patient samples, clinical records, and laboratory studies to explore biological and social reasons for poorer outcomes. It also runs community outreach and training to increase research capacity and bring findings back to the communities affected. Shared resources and collaboration across sites aim to capture population diversity and move discoveries toward better care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could lead to earlier detection, more tailored treatments, and reduced cancer deaths for affected communities in Florida and California.
How similar studies have gone: Other multi‑institution cancer centers and community partnerships have improved research and training, though direct successes in reducing pancreatic and lung cancer disparities are still limited.
Where this research is happening
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reams, Romonia Renee — Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
- Study coordinator: Reams, Romonia Renee
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.