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University of New Mexico Dedicates Science & Math Learning Center
The University of New Mexico dedicated the Science & Mathematics Learning Center in March of 2011 in Albuquerque, N.M. The $14 million, 62,000-sf facility was built by McCarthy Building Companies and houses technology-rich classrooms and teaching labs for biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Designed by Van H. Gilbert Architect PC of Albuquerque in association with Shepley Bulfinch, the center includes distance learning facilities, a visualization lab, and a 200-seat auditorium.
Organogenesis Constructs Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant
Organogenesis broke ground on a biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in April of 2011 in Canton, Mass. The 78,000-sf plant will use robotic and modular technologies to produce living cells used in regenerative medicine therapies. The project team includes architectural firm SMMA/Symmes Maini & McKee Associates and CRB Engineers. Completion is expected in 2013.
UC San Diego Constructs Biomedical Research Facility
The University of California, San Diego initiated construction in April of 2011 on the Health Sciences Biomedical Research Facility in La Jolla, Calif. The 196,000-sf, five-story building is located on a 3.3-acre site on the School of Medicine campus. The $105 million project was designed by ZGF Architects and is being built by McCarthy.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Breaks Ground on Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center
Worcester Polytechnic Institute broke ground in April of 2011 on a four-story building for the Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center (BETC). Located in Gateway Park in Worcester, Mass., the $30 million center will provide labs, classrooms, and offices for biopharmaceutical education and training. Designed to support industry partnerships, BETC will include a working pilot-scale biomanufacturing plant. The 92,000-sf project is supported by funding from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center.
UW-Madison Builds Second Tower at Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
The University of Wisconsin-Madison began building a second tower at the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research in April of 2011. The $134.8 million, nine-story facility will support research in cardiovascular diseases, cell and regenerative biology, molecular medicine, neurodegenerative diseases, eye research, and cancer. Occupancy is expected in fall of 2013. Construction on a third tower at the site could begin in 2014.