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In June 2008, Governor Deval L. Patrick signed the $1 billion Life Sciences Bill, heralding a new era in life sciences research, discovery, development and education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Under the terms of the legislation, the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) received funding toward the construction of the Albert Sherman Center, an interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art research and education facility on the Worcester campus that will foster interaction and collaboration among scientists and promote innovation and synergies across disciplines. The Albert Sherman Center is slated to open in late 2012 and attract researchers, physicians, faculty, students and industry partners, enhancing the UMMS position as a leader in medical research and education.
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Governor Signs Life Sciences Bill

University of Massachusetts to play key role in 10-year, $1 billion life sciences initiatives; $90 million for Advanced Therapeutics Cluster at UMass Medical School…
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UMass Life Sciences Task Force

In Academic Year 2007-2008, the University of Massachusetts Life Sciences Task Force (UMass LSTF) was established and charged with crafting a university-wide aspirant vision in the life sciences and promoting inter-campus collaboration…
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"This is unquestionably the ‘life sciences moment,’ and the University of Massachusetts Medical School is uniquely positioned to assist the commonwealth in the advancement of its competitive position as a global leader in the life sciences. Funds invested in our University will have an impact on all regions of the commonwealth. In fact, there exists no single entity that is better able to realize the potential created by continued investment in the life sciences and the economy of Massachusetts and the region."— Michael F. Collins, MD, Chancellor, UMass Medical School, and Senior Vice President for the Life Sciences, University of Massachusetts

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