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News Details (Posted: December 28, 2006):
MOFFITT ANNOUNCES NEW RESEARCH INITIATIVE AND COLLABORATION WITH MERCK
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TAMPA, FL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- December 18, 2006 -- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute announced today that it will partner with Merck & Co., Inc., through a Merck affiliate, to expand its efforts in research and biotech with the goal of developing personalized medicine. This collaboration will develop a new research initiative to improve cancer prevention and treatment by using molecular technology to enhance the ability to diagnose and treat patients. This collaboration involves creating partnerships among patients, community providers, industry, government and many others to personalize and improve cancer care.
"With the support of the state and the community, Moffitt has grown to be one of the largest and most dynamic cancer centers with a plan to advance scientific and medical discoveries," said Dr. William Dalton, Moffitt CEO and Center Director. "We are pleased that industry partners like Merck recognize our research contribution and is investing with us to help develop personalized medicine."