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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.
Memphis Bioworks Builds Animal Research Laboratory
Memphis Bioworks Foundation will construct a $23.4 million animal research laboratory in the UT-Baptist Research Park in Memphis, Tenn. The 25,000-sf vivarium will support research in orthopedics, vaccine development, and pharmacology.
NuAire Releases Allergard 619 Animal Transfer Station
NuAire announced the release of the Allergard 619 animal transfer station (ATS) in June of 2010. The unit is ergonomic, portable, and energy efficient, and its lightweight design and caster base allow the Allergard 619 to go anywhere in the lab. The Allergard 619 ATS is the only animal transfer station to allow 10” legroom and 12” adjustable work surface height. A prop-up work tray, spill proof drip tray, built-in magnifying glass, touch-free hand sanitizer, and feed hoppers are just a few options the Allergard 619 Animal Transfer Station has to offer.
Colorado State University Builds Select Agent Imaging Facility
Colorado State University will build an imaging facility for the study of BSL-3 pathogens and select agents in Fort Collins. Located in the Judson M. Harper Research Complex, the facility will part of the Infectious Disease Research Center sited adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Regional Biocontainment Laboratory on the Foothills Campus. The project is supported by $6 million in federal stimulus funding and will support biomedical research using animal models. LEED certification will be sought for the facility.
Boise State University Plans Biomedical Research Vivarium
Boise State University will construct the 9,300-sf Biomedical Research Vivarium in Boise, Idaho. The animal housing facility will support multidisciplinary research combining molecular, cellular, biophysical, and biochemical methods. The project is supported by $3.9 million in federal stimulus funding.