{"id":32688,"date":"2025-11-04T12:41:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/32688\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T12:41:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:41:51","slug":"florida-grants-millions-to-johns-hopkins-all-childrens-for-pediatric-cancer-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/32688\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida grants millions to Johns Hopkins All Children\u2019s for pediatric cancer research"},"content":{"rendered":"

Johns Hopkins All Children\u2019s Hospital<\/a> has received a $7.5 million state grant to advance pediatric cancer research <\/a>in Florida.<\/p>\n

The funding comes from the Florida Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator Grant program, a statewide initiative aimed at enhancing cancer care for children. <\/p>\n

The grant will support Johns Hopkins<\/a> All Children\u2019s Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute through 2026 and can be renewed for more funding in future years.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis investment by the state of Florida can propel Johns Hopkins All Children\u2019s to the forefront of pediatric cancer innovation,\u201d said Dr. Cassandra Josephson, director of the institute. \u201cPatients and families deserve the best cutting-edge care available right here in Florida.\u201d<\/p>\n

What the grant supports<\/p>\n

The hospital\u2019s proposal, called Florida\u2019s Catalyst for Childhood Cancer Cures, focuses on five goals:<\/p>\n

Expanding access to clinical trials<\/p>\n

Creating a statewide database to match patients with trials<\/p>\n

Building a network to speed up research and clinical trials<\/p>\n

Studying ways to strengthen the immune system against cancer<\/p>\n

Advancing new gene and cell therapy treatments for children<\/p>\n

The hospital leads the state in patient participation in cancer trials and operates Florida\u2019s only accredited pediatric biorepository. <\/p>\n

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This facility stores biological samples to help researchers identify early signs of disease and enhance disease prevention.<\/p>\n

Statewide impact<\/p>\n

The new program, supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis, is part of a five-year plan that could provide up to $37.5 million for each of Florida\u2019s specialty children\u2019s hospitals. <\/p>\n

The goal is to ensure that families can access world-class cancer care without leaving the state.<\/p>\n

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Johns Hopkins All Children\u2019s has already invested millions in data systems and research partnerships<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The hospital collaborates with other hospitals and technology companies to analyze patterns and enhance treatment through data-driven insights and machine learning.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

Florida has the third-largest pediatric population in the nation. Each year, about 15,000 children and teens in the United States are diagnosed with cancer. <\/p>\n

Yet, only about 4 percent of national cancer funding is allocated to pediatric research.<\/p>\n

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With this grant, Johns Hopkins All Children\u2019s will expand trials, increase access to care, and help children with cancer live longer, healthier lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been building a culture of innovation and discovery,\u201d Dr. Josephson said. \u201cThese new resources will allow us to accelerate discoveries and cures, creating brighter tomorrows for children throughout the state and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

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