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Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies Occupies Port St. Lucie Facility
Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies opened its $40 million headquarters and biomedical research facility in Port St. Lucie, Fla., in January of 2009. Located in the Florida Center for Innovation at Tradition, the 103,000-sf facility was built by Suffolk Construction Co. Ground was broken for the project in March of 2007. Construction began in February of 2008 and reached completion in September of 2008, three months ahead of schedule.
Mann Research Center Plans Florida Life Sciences Complex
California-based Mann Research Center is planning to construct a $100 million life sciences complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The 400,000-sf research facility will be located in the Florida Center for Innovation at Tradition.
Winkler County Memorial Hospital Completes Replacement Facility
Winkler County Memorial Hospital completed construction of its $13.2 million replacement facility in Kermit, Texas, in January of 2009. Designed by Ascension Group Architects of Arlington and built by Skiles Group Construction, the 34,000-sf hospital includes an emergency department and an isolation room.
Stephen F. Austin State University Opens Nursing Education Facility
Stephen F. Austin State University opened its Registered Nurse facility in Rusk, Texas, in January of 2009. Located at Rusk State Hospital, the facility will enable junior and senior students to complete a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Philippines' Department of Agriculture Opens Bird Flu Testing Laboratory
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture opened a P7-million avian influenza testing facility in Zamboanga City in December of 2008. The laboratory is a joint project of the Department of Agriculture and the Japanese government. Zamboanga Peninsula is in an area considered vulnerable among by the National Avian Influenza Task Force (NAITF) due to its proximity to Malaysia and Indonesia.