The Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building continues to make impressive strides towards completion. Interior work has progressed significantly, with drywall installation now finished through Level 6. Laboratory outfitting is advancing steadily, with fume hoods and laboratory furniture installation progressing through Levels 4, 5 and 6. This process is being closely coordinated with vinyl flooring installation to ensure efficient and high-quality results. All three stairways (1, 2 and 3) are now fully complete, with plastering and railing painting finished. Site concrete work and planter walls have been completed, and the project has moved into the landscaping phase with plant material currently being installed. Civil concrete work and asphalt paving are underway, with the remainder of the parking lot and fire lane paving scheduled for completion this month. A notable development is the completion of stairs and ramp switchbacks between Gross Hall and the Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building. Railings for these areas are currently being installed, enhancing accessibility and safety. The project has entered a new phase with the commencement of the HVAC system start-up; this critical step will ensure a comfortable and controlled environment for future occupants and sensitive laboratory equipment. Learn more about Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building and its groundbreaking research programs.
The Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building will be a vibrant research facility where brilliant scientists collaborate to address healthcare’s most challenging problems, leading to unprecedented discoveries. Scheduled to open in 2025, it will be one of the largest interdisciplinary research hubs on the West Coast, focused on project-driven medical innovation. Empowered by UC Irvine’s One Health alliance, the building will unite talent from various health disciplines and attract new recruits from around the globe.
The Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building was made possible by a generous lead gift from Adeline Mah, MD, and Robert Mah, PhD, through their Falling Leaves Foundation. This donation realizes a dream to create a dynamic knowledge hub that will inspire discoveries and provide life-changing treatments. To learn about supporting programs for the Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building, contact Health Advancement at healthadvancement@uci.edu.
