Biomedical Research Advisory Council (BRAC) Service Opportunity

Applications for two BRAC seats to be appointed by Senate President Atwater are being accepted through July 10, 2009. Members serve three year terms and can be considered for a second term.

USF and Moffitt Cancer Center Receive $6 million Grant to Research Cancer-related Minority Health Disparities

The University of South Florida and Moffitt Cancer Center have been awarded a highly competitive, $6-million federal grant to create a National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD) Center of Excellence.

Florida Department of Health, Office of Public Health Research Announces a Public Meeting

The Office of Public Health Research announces a public meeting of the Florida Biomedical Research Advisory Council. The meeting will take place via conference call on Wednesday, July 15, 2009.

FY 2009-2010 Biomedical Research Grants Announced, Special Call for Applications to be Released

The Florida Department of Health is pleased to announce that 64 Florida scientists will receive research grants totaling over $21.4 million beginning July 1, 2009 contingent upon the Governor’s approval of the budget and associated legislation.

Florida Biomedical Research Programs Grant Application Survey

The Florida Department of Health recently surveyed all 2009-2010 registrants for the James & Esther King Biomedical Research Program and the Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program funding opportunities.