On track to open in 2024, new education and research building will drive collaboration and scientific discovery

Bringing together some of the greatest minds in biomedical research under one roof, the new education and research building at UMass Chan Medical School will be an incubator of scientific collaboration. The convening of scientists in a shared physical space, day-to-day, presents unique opportunities that simply can’t be replicated elsewhere. A spontaneous, casual exchange at a lab presentation, breakout space or even the elevator can kickstart a chain of discovery that leads to a life-changing scientific breakthrough. 

Located at the heart of our Worcester campus, this new facility will permit the co-location of programs in which UMass Chan is a global leader, including molecular medicine, neurology, neurobiology and gene therapy, as well as a new program in human genetics and evolutionary biology. New synergies made possible by this shared space will advance treatments for ALS, Alzheimer’s and other devasting neurodegenerative diseases. 

Construction continues at a steady pace on this state-of-the-art, nine-story structure, which is expected to open in spring 2024 and achieve LEED Gold certification and net-zero energy use. Featuring open lab areas, research meeting spaces, casual breakout areas and an outdoor terrace, the new building mirrors UMass Chan’s institutional culture of collaboration, which is lauded by students, faculty and alumni as truly unique amid the competitive world of biomedicine.

You can leave your mark on this impressive addition to our Worcester campus through a lead gift. Naming opportunities start at $50,000 and include lab, conference, community and transitional spaces.

To learn more, contact John Hayes at 508-856-3507 or John.Hayes@umassmed.edu, or Prescott Stewart at 617-939-5771 or Prescott.Stewart@umassmed.edu.