JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital will receive $7.5 million for pediatric cancer research during a press conference on Monday.
Johns Hopkins is one of four Florida pediatric hospitals that will receive funding for pediatric cancer research. The hope is to develop better treatments and advance the fight against pediatric cancers.
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The other three hospitals receiving a grant $7.5 million are Nicklaus Children's Hospital System of Miami, Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, and Nemours Children's Hospital of Orlando.
The funds are being distributed through the Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator, which was created in 2025 to further Florida's efforts as a leader in cancer research and treatment. The Incubator is part of Florida's Cancer Connect Collaborative.
The First Lady, Casey DeSantis, and Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo were also in attendance.
"Through the Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator, we’re not only investing in science—we’re investing in hope for children and families across the state," said Surgeon General Dr. Ladapo.
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