Facility Represents 15 Years of Dedication to University's Vision
It's no secret that the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) is a leader in education, research, and patient care with its internationally prominent faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and high-tech equipment. What may be a lesser-known fact is the amount of time, effort, and money that were invested to ensure the successful completion of the Stanton L. Young Biomedical Research Center (BRC).

University of Oklahoma
Completion of the Stanton L. Young Biomedical Research Center (BRC) is the culmination of a 15-year effort to advance University of Oklahoma Health Science Center's leadership in education, research, and patient care. Clinical research at the BRC will focus on genomics, proteomics, and cancer genetics.

Planning High Efficiency, High Capacity BSL-Rated Integrated Animal Research Labs
Biosafety Level (BSL)-rated research labs are becoming more prevalent worldwide as more organizations vie for newly available grant funds and market possibilities. These specialized biocontainment spaces—found in a diverse array of clinical, diagnostic, research, and production facilities—are becoming increasingly sophisticated as facility designs adapt to rapid changes in technology, equipment, and handling protocols.

Trends in Animal Facility Design Considered
Washington University's School of Medicine in St. Louis has addressed the problems created by its overcrowded barrier housing by constructing a $14-million Specialized Research Facility. Construction of the 40,500-sf facility began in November 2003 and was completed in April 2005.

Emphasis on Social and Environmental Responsibility Drives Cutting-Edge Lab Design
Novo Nordisk A/S, a Denmark-based global healthcare company, is setting new standards for progressive, socially responsible facility design with its 150,000-sf small-animal research laboratory in Denmark. The three-story R&D lab was designed with a specific focus on animal welfare, worker ergonomics, and occupational health and safety. It features natural daylighting in all permanent work areas, specialized cage systems designed to maximize animal comfort, and an integrated vivarium barrier with state-of-the-art airflow control for unprecedented worker safety.