The Moffitt Discovery and Innovation Center officially opened its doors on Thursday at 16480 Wilton Way in Land O’ Lakes. The new facility is dedicated to advancing research in drug discovery, bioengineering, tumor biology, cell therapies, and radiopharmaceuticals. By the end of the year, the building will house approximately 250 faculty members, researchers, and support staff across 20 laboratories. The center features shared equipment and flexible spaces designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists. It also includes specialized radiochemistry labs supporting Moffitt’s new Radiopharmaceutical Program, which focuses on theranostics for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, the facility will host FORGE, a biotechnology incubator planned to open in early 2028 in partnership with Speros and Embarc Collective. The center is located adjacent to other major Moffitt facilities that serve thousands of patients annually within the Pasco County life sciences campus.
Key Points:
- The Moffitt Discovery and Innovation Center is located at 16480 Wilton Way in Land O’ Lakes.
- The facility is expected to house about 250 faculty members, researchers, and support staff by the end of the year.
- Moffitt’s Radiopharmaceutical Program launched in August and focuses on theranostics for cancer treatment.
- A biotechnology incubator called FORGE is planned to open in early 2028 within the new center.
- The adjacent Speros Outpatient Center and Proton Center recorded more than 36,000 patient visits in the first half of 2026.
