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Banner Alzheimer's Institute Expands Research Labs
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute is initiating an expansion of its Phoenix research facilities. Supported by $6.5 million in federal stimulus funding, the 18,000-sf project will house advanced imaging instrumentation for the study of neurological diseases and cancer. Occupancy is expected in fall of 2011.
Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory Opens in Regina
The $55.5 million Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory opened in Regina on May 18, 2010. Located in the University of Regina’s Innovation Place research park, the secure facility provides CL3 laboratories for the study of infectious diseases. Designed by P3 Architects, the laboratory is constructed with robust HVAC systems, HEPA filtration, vibration isolation, and an effluent decontamination system. LEED certification will be sought for the laboratory, which features an advanced building envelope, automatic lighting, and rainwater harvesting.
Shared Facilities for Stem Cell Research Plans Core Lab
Shared Facilities for Stem Cell Research was awarded $27.3 million by the state of New York to build and operate core facilities for stem cell research. Nine other institutions in the state also received funding for biomedical research infrastructure development. A total of $30.5 million was awarded in May of 2010 by the New York State Stem Cell Science (NYSTEM) program.
UCLA Plans Eye Research Facility
The University of California Los Angeles will begin construction in November of 2010 on the $115.6 million Edie and Lew Wasserman Eye Research Center. Housing the Jules Stein Eye Institute and the departments of neurosurgery and urologic oncology of the Geffen School of Medicine, the six-story, 100,000-sf project will provide research laboratories, surgical suites, a conference center, medical training and simulation facilities, a telemedicine center, and patient care. The facility is being designed by Richard Meier & Partners Architects.
Weill Cornell Medical College Breaks Ground on Research Building
Weill Cornell Medical College broke ground on the $650 million Medical Research Building in New York on May 26, 2010. The 480,000-sf facility will support interdisciplinary research on cancer, stem cells, diabetes, and infectious diseases. Laboratories will occupy 13 floors of the 18-story building. Completion is expected in July of 2013.