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Industry News
Idec Pharmaceuticals Plans Manufacturing and Research Facility
Idec Pharmaceuticals is planning to build a new 1,800,000-sf manufacturing and research facility on 60 acres at the 400-acre Ocean Ranch Corporate Center. Groundbreaking for the multi-story buildings is slated for early 2001.
Saint Augustine's College Runs with Track and Field Facility Plans
Saint Augustine's College in Raleigh is planning a new 5,000-seat outdoor track and field facility. The $5.4-million development is funded by a private grant of $750,000 with an equal amount from the Raleigh City Council, pending Council approval.
New Privatized Student Residence at Winston-Salem State University
Winston Salem State University (WSSU) is breaking ground on a 150-unit, 448-bed residence complex in December 2001. The $17.6 million privatized facility is funded by the sale of WSSU Housing Foundation bonds.
New Bioinformatics Incubator to House Medical Campus
A new Fairfax County bioinformatics incubator opening in January 2002 will house the Medical Campus of North Virgina Community College as well as offices for Inova Fairfax Hospital. Located near the Franconia-Springfield Metro station, the incubator is projected to eventually become a full-fledged medical research campus. Holding up to eight companies, the incubator includes 8,500-sf of office space and will cost $1.5 million over three years to operate.
Northeastern University Opens Molecular Biotechnology Institute
Northeastern University has opened the doors of the Molecular Biology Institute, a biotech incubator to focus on applied neuropharmacogenomics. The university has also launched a fund-raising campaign for construction of a new DNA mircroarray facility.