Florida–California Cancer Education & Engagement Center (CaRE2)
2/3 Florida-California Cancer Research, Education and Engagement (CaRE2) Health Center
A partnership between Florida and California universities working with communities to reduce cancer deaths and improve care, especially for pancreatic and lung cancer patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11180967 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This bi‑coastal program links Florida A&M University, the University of Florida, and USC Norris to study why cancer outcomes differ across communities in Florida and California. It runs six translational projects that combine lab work, clinical data, and community outreach, including two projects on pancreatic cancer and one on lung cancer. The center also trains new cancer researchers and builds research capacity at partner institutions while working with local communities to shape studies and share results. Activities include collecting clinical information and samples, running community‑focused programs, and supporting pilot studies that could lead to new clinical options.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living in Florida or California, especially those diagnosed with pancreatic or lung cancer or from communities with high cancer burden, are the most likely candidates to be invited for participation or sample donation.
Not a fit: People with cancers outside the center's current focus or who live far from partner sites may not see direct benefits from the center's projects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could lead to better understanding of cancer differences by population and improvements in detection, treatment, and survival for people in Florida and California.
How similar studies have performed: Previous multi‑institution cancer centers combining translational research and community engagement have boosted minority participation and advanced understanding of disparities, though the specific focus on population differences in pancreatic cancer is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilkie, Diana J — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Wilkie, Diana J
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 below.