FY 2027 CPFs (By Subcommittee)

COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND SCIENCE
Project descriptions, financial disclosure statements, and federal nexus information can be found in the letter linked under each project. 

Vision Restoration and Regenerative Ophthalmology Accelerator at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (University of Miami)
Request Amount: $2.78 Million
The funding would be used for equipment to restore vision in patients with irreparable ocular damage by transplanting a fully functional donor eye. A functional eye transplant would represent the first potential restorative option for these populations, addressing a significant unmet need in ophthalmology, neurology, and ocular oncology survivorship. To achieve this, the Institute proposes the creation of a first-of-its-kind donor eye functional imaging and neural regeneration facility within the Bascom Palmer Research Building, accompanied by the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment including a large-format spatial transcriptomics platform, an organ extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) life-sustaining system, a retinal electrophysiology and anatomical functional imager, and an Integrated Multiphoton and Confocal Microscope with intravital imaging capabilities.
Financial Disclosure & Federal Nexus Letter

Longitudinal Analysis and Standardization of Quantitative Functional Lung Imaging Metrics at the University of Miami
Request Amount: $2.98 Million
The funding would be used for improving early detection and long-term monitoring of respiratory disease among veterans, first responders, and others exposed to toxic inhalational hazards by implementing data integration and harmonizing imaging biomarkers. Funds will support project implementation of data analysis and data harmonization to identify biomarkers present in respiratory conditions. The retrospective analysis of CT scans funded by this project will create a standardized framework for verifying functional lung metrics across clinical settings.
Financial Disclosure & Federal Nexus Letter

Next-Generation Pediatric Cancer Research Equipment at Nova Southeastern University
Request Amount: $2 Million
The funding would be used for investing in state-of-the-art equipment to accelerate the development of pediatric cancer therapies that are more efficacious and specifically tailored to the unique circumstances of individual patients. The purchase of the BioTek Cytation 10 Imaging Multi-Mode Reader, Bruker Spatial Biology Cellscape, Cytek Aurora Spectral Flow Cytometer, Agilent Seahorse XF Pro Analyzer, and a Hamilton Microlab STAR/Vantage Liquid Handling Platform will help integrate next-generation drug delivery, advanced imaging, immune-based discovery, and artificial intelligence to create cures for the deadliest pediatric cancers.
Financial Disclosure & Federal Nexus Letter

Safe Haven Initiative at the City of Miramar, Florida
Request Amount: $4.7 Million
The funding would be used for unified network of AI-powered smart safety sensors across high-priority community locations. These new assets will link directly to the Miramar Real-Time Intelligence Center (RTIC), enabling police specialists to monitor emergencies as they unfold and provide immediate response for the City's most vulnerable residents — children and seniors — in areas where no such real-time capability currently exists.
Financial Disclosure & Federal Nexus Letter

Youth Violence Prevention and Crime Diversion Program at the City of Hollywood, Florida 
Request Amount: $500k
The funding would be used to build on the City’s existing efforts to reduce crime by implementing a juvenile crime prevention and diversion program in low-income communities. The program the city would run would be structured after-school and summer programming targeted at high-crime neighborhoods.
Financial Disclosure & Federal Nexus Letter

Formalization of a Multi-Institutional Pediatric Omics Measurement & Translational Analytics Platform at Florida International University
Request Amount: $4.8 Million
The funding would be used for establishing a standards-driven Pediatric Omics Measurement & Translational Analytics Core that formalizes advanced omics infrastructure linking Florida International University, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and Cleveland Clinic Florida Research & Innovation Center. To carry out this project, the funding will be used to purchase research technology including a high-resolution mass spectrometry core, a single-cell multi-omics instrument, and a spatial gene expression system. The proposed core will serve as a regional testbed for measurement harmonization, validation workflows, and reproducible multi-omics analytics designed to accelerate translation from discovery to clinical impact.
Financial Disclosure & Federal Nexus Letter

Center for Quantitative Neurodegeneration Measurement & Translational Analytics at Florida International University
Request Amount: $15.9 Million
The funding would be used for establishing the first integrated, cross-scale quantitative measurement framework linking blood biomarkers, digital pathology, spatial transcriptomics, structural protein conformation, and clinical staging in Alzheimer’s disease. Existing Alzheimer’s research centers focus primarily on discovery and clinical translation, but none are structured around formalized measurement standardization and calibration dissemination across biological scales. Through a structured partnership between Florida International University (FIU) and Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF), the Center embeds measurement science within real-world patient-derived biospecimen pipelines, while building durable national standards infrastructure.
Financial Disclosure & Federal Nexus Letter

Metabolomics Support of the NeuroInnovate Center at Florida Atlantic University
Request Amount: $2 Million
The funding would be used for used purchasing a 700 MHz NMR spectrometer to analyze patient metabolites. This spectrometer would be used in tandem with the NeuroInnovate Center’s magnetic resonance ultrasound technology to improve drug delivery to the brains of patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, brain cancers, and other deadly neurological diseases. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the metabolite analysis conducted by the spectrometer will help evaluate the potential effectiveness of treatments for deadly neurological conditions and provide mechanistic insight into the success or failure of treatments.
Financial Disclosure & Federal Nexus Letter