Anchored by Tampa General Hospital, the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa, the Tampa Medical & Research District brings together clinical excellence, academic research and entrepreneurial energy within Tampa’s urban core. By aligning governance, investment and real estate development, the district reduces the barriers that often separate discovery from deployment—creating an environment where clinical care, life sciences, AI and defense partners can collaborate, co-locate and accelerate innovation
Jennifer Crabtree
President
Jennifer Crabtree serves as President of the Tampa Medical & Research District (TMRD) and Senior Vice President at Tampa General Hospital. She leads the strategic vision and development of the TMRD — a health innovation district designed to accelerate breakthroughs, drive economic growth, and foster collaboration. Anchored by Tampa General Hospital, one of the nation’s leading academic health systems, and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, the TMRD brings together top academic and research institutions, biotechnology companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and investors to position Tampa as a global hub for life sciences innovation. In addition to her role with TMRD, Jennifer oversees all corporate communications across the Tampa General health system.