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University of Toledo Partners with Ohio University on Center for Algal Engineering Research and Commercialization
The University of Toledo is partnering with Ohio State University to develop the Center for Algal Engineering Research and Commercialization in Toledo, Ohio. Located on the Scott Park Campus for Energy and Innovation, the algae biofuels R&D project is supported by $3 million in funding from the Ohio Third Frontier Wright Projects Program.
Vivalis Occupies New R&D Facility
Vivalis has relocated its research and development operations to a new 35,520-sf facility in Nantes, France. The €6.5 million biologics research facility is located adjacent to Vivalis’ existing bioproduction building and will support accelerated product development.
Max Planck Breaks Ground on Jupiter Research Facility
The Max Planck Society broke ground in June of 2010 on a 100,000-sf bioimaging research facility in Jupiter, Fla. The project is located on six acres at the MacArthur campus of Florida Atlantic University. The project team includes Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, associate architect PGAL, laboratory design consultant Research Facilities Design (RFD), and BR+A Consulting Engineers.
Washington State University Breaks Ground on School for Global Animal Health
Washington State University broke ground on the $35 million School for Global Animal Health on June 25, 2010. The 62,000-sf facility is sited adjacent to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman. Housing research laboratories for the study of zoonotic diseases, emerging pathogen detection, and vaccine development, the three-story project is slated for completion in spring of 2012. The project team includes Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects and Bouten Construction Company.
Ascension Health Completes Middle Tennessee Medical Center
Ascension Health completed construction in June of 2010 on the $267 million Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. The 561,000-sf replacement hospital provides 10 operating rooms, 11 labor and delivery suites, an intensive care unit, emergency, and diagnostic imaging facilities. Occupancy is expected in October of 2010. The 286-bed facility was built by Turner Construction.