The Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building will be a vital resource for exploring new frontiers and improving the lives of people in our community and beyond.' – UCI Chancellor, Howard Gillman, Ph.D. 'This exceptional gift recognizes UCI’s preeminence in conducting basic, translational and clinical research dedicated to the discovery of new medical and scientific knowledge. The Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building is supported by a $30 million lead gift from the Falling Leaves Foundation, a planned state-of-the-art medical research facility at UCI will expand the global reach and impact of the campus’ advanced cross-disciplinary teaching and translational research achievements. : Notice to proceed Phase 1 was issued.įalling Leaves Foundation $30 million lead gift to fund innovative UCI medical research building.01/2023: Mobilization for construction began.: Minor site demolition and grubbing began.All programmatic spaces will be arranged and designed in order to support cross-disciplinary collaboration while enhancing research synergies. The facility will include laboratories and related laboratory support spaces, along with research cores that include a vivarium, office space, scholarly activity, and interactive space. This project will provide state-of-the-art research space to advance UCI’s preeminence in conducting basic, translational and clinical research.

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