Cancer Center of Excellence

Florida Atlantic cancer researchers are conducting novel, collaborative research that is responsive to both national and community needs. From basic research in the laboratory, to clinical research in the field, Florida Atlantic’s growing oncology research portfolio reflects a spirit of excellence and innovation.

At a glance:

• Three faculty members have been inducted into the National Academy of Inventors
• Florida Atlantic’s signature “Medicines from the Sea” program leverages the university’s idyllic location near the Atlantic Ocean to harvest novel marine compounds to treat cancer.
• Research currently funded by the National Institutes of Health, the American Cancer Society, and the Florida Department of Health.