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NIH Proposes National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) proposed the creation of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences in December of 2010. The center was recommended by the the Scientific Management Review Board as part of an initiative to streamline the structure of the NIH. The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences will house existing NIH programs including the National Center for Research Resource's Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA).
University of Wisconsin Builds Second Madison Research Park
The University of Wisconsin will begin construction in 2012 on a second research park in Madison. The project will create 4 million sf of laboratory and technology space. The mixed-use development will include residential and retail space in an innovative urban setting.
University of Chicago Plans Eckhardt Research Center
The University of Chicago will initiate construction on the $215 million William Eckhardt Research Center in September of 2011. The 265,000-sf facility will provide laboratories for astronomy, chemistry, physics, and astrophysics. Supporting advanced nanoscale reseach and development, the seven-story project will house the Institute for Molecular Engineering and will include two floors below ground. The Institute for Molecular Engineering will be operated in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory.
University of Alberta Builds Stem Cell Research Facility
The University of Alberta will build a $26.5 million stem cell research facility in Edmonton. Supported by $10.6 million in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the 10,000-sf regenerative medicine laboratory will be located on the seventh floor of the Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation. Completion is expected in 2013.
Bayer HealthCare Builds Biologics Production Facility
Bayer HealthCare broke ground in December of 2010 on a €35 million biologics production facility in Wuppertal, Germany. The five-story building will house 1,370 sm of cleanroom space on two floors for the production of therapeutics for clinical trails. The facility will also house offices, interaction space, and technology suites. Completion is expected in 2012.