Moffitt Cancer Center has opened a new 250,000-square-foot Discovery and Innovation Center on its 775-acre campus in the Angeline community. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to house 20 faculty laboratories and support approximately 250 researchers from various scientific disciplines. The center focuses on key research areas including cancer biology, bioengineering, and cancer metabolism to accelerate the development of new treatments. Located near the Speros Outpatient Center and Proton Therapy Center, the facility will foster collaboration between research, patient care, and industry partners. Moffitt officials state that this expansion strengthens Tampa Bay’s life sciences ecosystem and advances the vision of the Speros campus. Additionally, clinical trials are expected to be brought to the facility soon, further integrating research with clinical practice. The broader Speros campus project aims to create over 11,000 new jobs by 2033 through its various facilities and initiatives.
Key Points:
- The Discovery and Innovation Center is a 250,000-square-foot cancer research facility located on Moffitt’s 775-acre campus in the Angeline community.
- The center will feature 20 faculty laboratories, 12 shared resource facilities, and accommodate approximately 250 research personnel and scientists.
- Key research areas at the center include cancer biology, bioengineering, and cancer metabolism to better understand how cancer develops and responds to treatment.
- The facility is located within walking distance of the Speros 120,000-square-foot Outpatient Center and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Proton Therapy Center.
