Non-Therapeutic Research Office (NTRO)
The Non-Therapeutic Research Office (NTRO) was created in October 2021 to centralize all non-therapeutic research at the institution. NTRO supports, on average, 700 studies, 140 team members and all faculty that participate in research across the institution.
NTRO supports a variety of study types and there are different managers/supervisors to support each area. Types of studies include but are not limited to clinical, community-based studies, studies supported by our PEARL facility (Population Engagement and Research Laboratory), and in addition, there is a non-therapeutic activation team to quickly activate studies for implementation.
NTRO staff work closely with the faculty to adhere to the research protocols and ensure compliance with participants, biospecimens and data. Faculty fund NTRO staff and ensure that all study-specific needs are met.
Mission
To equitably support all non-therapeutic research studies involving human subjects conducted by Moffitt investigators in an ethical, compliant, innovative and flexible manner that drives impactful science to reduce cancer burden through:
- Interactive communication and coordination with multiple stakeholders
- Expert guidance on study conceptualization and planning
- Efficient study activation and implementation, research staffing and oversight supported
by centralized training and services.
Vision
To promote planning, implementation, research staffing and oversight supported by centralized training and services.
