State-of-Art Facility to Support Our
Discover. Teach. Heal. Mission
Located near the corner of California Avenue and Bison Avenue, the landmark 9-acre health sciences complex is the new home to the Program in Public Health, Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Susan Samueli Integrative Health Insititute, Office of Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, and Health Advancement.
Cutting-edge technology to transform learning
Built-in presentation and collaboration tools for active learning. High-fidelity simulation and training center for health sciences students. Nation-leading teaching kitchen for integrative health education.
Built-in presentation and collaboration tools for active learning. High-fidelity simulation and training center for health sciences students. Nation-leading teaching kitchen for integrative health education.
Integrative spaces for interprofessional education
Central courtyard, glass bridge and various architectural features connect distinct programs, facilitate chance encounters, and enhance interprofessional collaboration and resource share.
Central courtyard, glass bridge and various architectural features connect distinct programs, facilitate chance encounters, and enhance interprofessional collaboration and resource share.
Urban aesthetics integrated with sustainable naturescape
Lush, drought-tolerant landscape, living walls, rooftop gardens and outdoor terraces provide occupants access to the healing powers of the outdoors and nature.
Lush, drought-tolerant landscape, living walls, rooftop gardens and outdoor terraces provide occupants access to the healing powers of the outdoors and nature.
Platinum LEED certification for green building design
With the highest level of LEED certification, the building design reduces cost, lowers carbon emissions and creates healthier places for occupants.
With the highest level of LEED certification, the building design reduces cost, lowers carbon emissions and creates healthier places for occupants.
Design Build Institute of America National Awards
Awarded DBIA National Award Best in Process – Best Value, DBIA National Award of Excellence in Healthcare Facilities and DBIA National Award of Merit in Healthcare Facilities
Awarded DBIA National Award Best in Process – Best Value, DBIA National Award of Excellence in Healthcare Facilities and DBIA National Award of Merit in Healthcare Facilities
At a Glance
10
Classrooms
equipped for active learning, ranging from 16 to 90 seats
18
Conference rooms
showcasing large displays, ergonomic seating and natural light
87
Clinical spaces
including workstations; exam, treatment and consult rooms; infusion and rehab space in the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute
200-seat
Auditorium
connected by a bridge and a roof terrace to the main complex
9,500
Square-foot simulation & skills center
for interprofessional education in the Sue & Bill Gross Nursing and Health Sciences Hall
3,000
Parking spaces
in dedicated adjacent garage structure
Health Sciences Complex Highlights
SUSAN SAMUELI INTEGRATIVE HEALTH INSTITUTE
Mussallem Nutritional Education Center
A cutting-edge teaching kitchen for patient nutrition and cooking classes led by Samueli Institute’s executive chef, as well as interprofessional education and community offerings. The hoods over each cooking station allow an unobstructed view from the participants to the instructor. The hybrid ceiling ventilation model is one of only a few of its kind. Each cooking station has its own audio-visual display. The space has broadcasting capabilities to engage with participants who are unable to attend in person.
Sue & bill gross School of nursing
High Fidelity Simulation & Skills Center
A high-tech, state-of-the-art simulation center for team-based interprofessional exercises. The center features four suites, each with a different focus, including women’s health and pediatrics, surgery, critical care and community health, as well as a hospital bed unit and an examination room. The top-of-the-line, lifelike mannequins can exhibit a variety of human health conditions to provide high fidelity simulation experiences.
Susan & Henry Samueli College of health sciences
Rooftop Garden, Living Walls and More
Access to the healing powers of the outdoors and nature are provided in numerous green spaces, including rooftop gardens with ample outdoor seating, living plant walls with self-irrigation, an outdoor wooden deck with a noise-blocking wall for Tai Chi, as well as several outdoor terraces for quiet contemplation or special events.
Susan & Henry Samueli College of health sciences
Meeting Spaces
The classrooms and conference rooms are equipped with the latest technology for presentation, collaboration and active learning, and designed with user experience in mind. Furnished with beautiful, ergonomic seating and flooded with natural light, some boast a private terrace.
“Our first-of-its-kind model is empowered by an alliance across health disciplines. We are creating the future of healthcare — patient-centered, team-based, whole-person, precision-driven and community-serving care provided by a diverse and united healthcare workforce.”
“…this new facility will be a showcase for promoting health and wellness – a flagship building (for Integrative Health) – to not only the nation, but to the world to show how to operationalize and bring this concept to life.”
Reservation for Health Sciences Complex
All of our classrooms, a selection of our conference rooms and outdoor spaces, as well as Sue Gross Auditorium are available for reservation, by the health sciences faculty, staff and students for classes, meetings and events.
