In September, Moffitt Cancer Center hosted the first-ever Florida Health Equity Research Institute Summit. The goal of the gathering, which included more than 100 health disparities experts from academic and research, was to promote and foster collaborative efforts to address health disparities in Florida, especially in areas with limited health-care resources. Institutions that are a part of the institute include Bethune-Cookman University, Florida A&M University, Florida International University, Florida State University, Moffitt Cancer Center, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Miami and University of South Florida.

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