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University of Nevada Builds Reno Health Sciences Building
The University of Nevada is building the 57,814-sf William N. Pennington Health Sciences Building in Reno. Slated for completion in fall of 2011, the three-story facility will housing nursing and medical programs. The $48 million facility is being built by Sundt Construction of Tucson. Ground was broken on the project in December of 2009.
Huazhong University Opens Visdec Electronic Decision Theater
Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) opened the Visdec Electronic Decision Theater in June of 2010. The facility features 240 degrees of arced screens to support advanced visualization and simulation for technology-enhanced decision making. Huazhong University is located in Wuhan, China.
NuAire Releases Allergard 619 Animal Transfer Station
NuAire announced the release of the Allergard 619 animal transfer station (ATS) in June of 2010. The unit is ergonomic, portable, and energy efficient, and its lightweight design and caster base allow the Allergard 619 to go anywhere in the lab. The Allergard 619 ATS is the only animal transfer station to allow 10” legroom and 12” adjustable work surface height. A prop-up work tray, spill proof drip tray, built-in magnifying glass, touch-free hand sanitizer, and feed hoppers are just a few options the Allergard 619 Animal Transfer Station has to offer.
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Opens in Memphis
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital opened its new $340 million facility in Memphis in June of 2010. The 255-bed hospital features private patient rooms, a 60-bed neonatal intensive care unit, a 20-bed pediatric intensive care unit, and a 60-bed emergency center. Ground was broken on the project in September of 2008.
University of Minnesota Plans Cancer/Cardiovascular Research Facility
The University of Minnesota is planning to construct the $200 million Cancer/Cardiovascular Research Facility in Minneapolis. Construction will begin on the project in August of 2011 with completion slated for June of 2013. Housing research laboratories with advanced instrumentation, the project is part of Phase 2 of the University’s master plan for the Biomedical Discovery District. The architects for Phase 2 are Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects of Seattle and Architectural Alliance of Minneapolis.