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Three universities in the Triangle have plans for new genomics facilities, faculty, and equipment. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has targeted $245 million for genomics development. North Carolina State University is investing $300 million in genome science initiatives and plans to build three new buildings. Duke University has budgeted $200 million for construction of four new facilities, one of which is the Center for Human Disease Models, a facility housing more than 36,000 cages.

Pharm-Eco Laboratories Inc., a provider of chemistry outsourcing services for drug candidates in preclinical development through Phase II trials, recently opened a 160,000-sf plant on the site of the former Fort Devens. Pharm-Eco plans to acquire additional space in this facility and maintain its 25,000-sf North Andover Lab.

The University of Texas at San Antonio plans to develop its Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering Building with $22.9 million received from a $1 billion state revenue bond initiative for new projects. The $64 million facility is currently in the programming stage which should be completed by September. Architect of record for the project, which has not yet entered the design phase, is FPK of Houston.

The University of Denver is planning a new College of Law facility. The 191,000-sf building will be designed by Boston-based Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott and H+L Architects of Denver, and will feature structured and underground parking for 800 vehicles.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio could benefit from a $1 billion revenue bond initiative for new projects in Texas. The campus is eligible to receive up to $29 million for new facility construction housing academic administration and student services, including a Laredo Extension Campus support building.