Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Foundation in the US has announced the establishment of a new Center of Excellence in Colorectal Cancer, funded by a significant donation from philanthropists John and Susan Sykes.  

The TGH Foundation has not disclosed the financial specifics of the secured funding.  

The new centre, to be named in honour of John and Susan Sykes, will enhance patient care, education, and research efforts at TGH and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine's Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery. 

In addition, the Susan and John Sykes Center of Excellence in Colorectal Cancer at the TGH Cancer Institute aims to provide top-tier care in the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancers.  

Under the guidance of Marcet, a professor at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Medical Director of Colorectal Surgery Services at TGH, the centre is poised to be a leader in the field. 

According to TGH, Marcet’s team is dedicated to advancing translational research and bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications.  

Their efforts are geared towards enhancing patient care through innovative practices.  

John and Susan Sykes said: “As enduring supporters of Tampa General Hospital, we’ve greatly admired the unique combination of clinical expertise and top-tier compassionate care given by Dr Marcet and the colorectal team at the TGH Cancer Institute.” 

Tampa General Hospital’s cancer physicians use a multidisciplinary approach, providing specialised care in areas such as organ transplantation and cell therapies.  

TGH president and CEO John Couris said: “Thanks to the generosity of John and Susan Sykes, we can further enhance our ability to deliver the highest level of academic-based medicine and cancer care. 

“John and Susan Sykes share our belief that through innovation and investment, we can improve patient outcomes and propel clinical-driven treatments and life-saving care — care that can only be delivered by the region’s singular academic-based health system and leading-edge physicians like Dr Jorge Marcet.”