KIDNEY VLM

The Florida Department of Health has awarded contract 26C36 to the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees for the development of Kidney-VLM, an AI-driven diagnostic platform designed for the early and accurate detection of kidney cancer within Florida. This project is funded through the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund, a state initiative providing approximately 60 million dollars for high-impact, one-year cancer research projects. The specific award for the Kidney-VLM project is valued at 974,680.20 dollars. The agreement is subject to standard state terms and conditions, including requirements for public records compliance, coordination of services, and cooperation with the inspector general. This initiative aligns with the broader goals of the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund to advance cancer research and improve patient outcomes through technological and medical innovation.