New research facility strengthens convergent campus, bringing approximately 250 researchers and staff to Speros to advance cell therapies, radiopharmaceuticals and other next-generation cancer treatments.

TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2026) — Moffitt Cancer Center today celebrated the grand opening of the Moffitt Discovery and Innovation Center at Speros, the 775-acre life sciences campus in Pasco County, Florida. The 250,000-square-foot research facility brings together experts in drug discovery, chemistry, bioengineering, cancer metabolism and tumor biology to advance next-generation cancer therapies, with a focus on cell therapies and radiopharmaceuticals.

By the end of the year, the building is expected to house 20 faculty labs, 12 Shared Resources, and approximately 250 faculty, researchers, postdoctoral fellows and support staff.

“When Moffitt opened its doors 40 years ago, we made a promise to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer,” said Patrick Hwu, M.D., president and CEO of Moffitt. “The Discovery and Innovation Center is how we keep that promise for the next 40 years. Scientists from different disciplines will work side by side, share the most advanced technology and move resulting therapies to patients faster.”