Ponce-Moffitt Cancer Center Partnership to Advance Cancer Research and Care
Official title: (1/2) Ponce Health Sciences University-Moffitt Cancer Center Partnership #
Funded at Ponce School of Medicine · NIH-11418522 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A collaboration between Ponce School of Medicine and Moffitt Cancer Center aims to boost cancer research, biobank resources, and community outreach to reduce cancer disparities in Puerto Rico and Florida.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ponce School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ponce, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2012 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,457,442 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA163071-14 |
| Project ID | NIH-11418522 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with cancer or at-risk populations in Puerto Rico and the Tampa Bay area who participate in research activities or benefit from improved care and community outreach.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not currently enrolled in cancer-related studies or not located in the affected regions may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a long-standing collaboration between a Puerto Rico medical school and a major Florida cancer center to strengthen basic and translational cancer research. It funds faculty recruitment, biobank growth, trainee exchanges, and development of community materials to improve cancer outcomes in the Ponce and Tampa Bay regions. The project emphasizes communication, shared resources, and resilience after natural disasters to ensure ongoing progress in cancer research and care. Researchers work to translate discoveries into actions that benefit patients and communities affected by cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could accelerate new discoveries and improve cancer prevention and care for people in Puerto Rico and nearby regions.
How similar studies have gone: Partnerships like this have previously enhanced research capacity and patient-facing outcomes in cancer centers with cross-institution collaboration.
Where this research is happening
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Ponce School of Medicine
Ponce, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Saavedra, Harold I — Ponce School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Saavedra, Harold I
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.