The Cleveland Clinic Florida Research and Innovation Center (FRIC) is a cutting-edge research institute dedicated to advancing medicine and saving lives through groundbreaking research, discovery and innovation. Researchers work to expedite the timeline of translating basic science discovery to treatments that can extend human life and improve the efficiency of healthcare delivery. FRIC will develop next generation treatments for a broad scope of diseases that result life-threatening

illnesses – improving healthcare in Florida and globally.

The Center spans approximately 100,000 sq. ft of dedicated research and support spaces, including state-of-the-art shared resource facilities in flow cytometry, imaging, and bioinformatics.

Situated on Southeast Florida’s beautiful Treasure Coast in the rapidly growing city of Port St. Lucie, the FRIC is within easy driving distance of South Florida locations such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, as well as Orlando to the north. Port St. Lucie has been named one of the safest cities in Florida and has received multiple national recognitions for its quality of life. With access to miles of beaches, the Treasure Coast is perfectly suited for the physician looking to settle into a truly special, family-oriented and relaxing community while working within a world-class health system. Deep sea and inland fishing, boating, golfing, outdoor and water activities abound year-round. There is easy access to Orlando, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale airports.