Tampa, FL (April 22, 2025) – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) today announced the appointment of Jennifer Crabtree to the role of senior vice president of Tampa General and president of the Tampa Medical & Research District (TMRD) effective October 1, 2025. In this role, Crabtree will lead the strategic direction and development of the TMRD, a growing hub of world-class clinical care, academics, research and biotechnology anchored by one of the country’s leading academic health systems — Tampa General, in collaboration with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.

“Jennifer has been an exceptional leader and an invaluable strategic partner in the growth and development of the Tampa Medical & Research District since its inception,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “I could not think of a better person more equipped to lead the strategic direction and development of the District moving forward. I am confident that her skill set and passion for this work will meaningfully drive our vision for the District and unlock the true potential of our partnerships.”

The TMRD is part of a historic capital commitment from Tampa General to create an ecosystem in Tampa that attracts highly respected clinicians, scientists, educators and investors. As a result, the TMRD increases access to esteemed experts, unparalleled research, unique educational opportunities and revolutionary health care services throughout the region. Bringing together the world’s foremost health care and life sciences companies, biotech firms and academic institutions, the TMRD also fosters the creation of new health care technologies, pharmaceuticals, treatment protocols and clinical trials, expanding care delivery and improving patient outcomes.
According to an independent third-party study conducted by The Washington Economics Group, the District, upon completion, is projected to create and support nearly 58,000 jobs annually and generate a total economic impact of $8.3 billion, including:

$4 billion in gross domestic product (GDP);
$798 million in federal, state and local fiscal revenue; and
$2.4 billion in household income.

In her capacity as president of the TMRD, Crabtree will oversee the ongoing work of the TMRD Advisory Committee, which was established last year to guide the strategy, continued development and expansion of the District. The TMRD Advisory Committee is a strategic body comprising a diverse cross-section of chief executive officers, community and governmental partners, practitioners and key opinion leaders in the health care, life sciences, education, technology, energy and real estate sectors, with these stakeholders serving as the “connective tissue” of the District.

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