Construction of the Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building is progressing toward an expected completion in 2025. The build-out of Levels 2 through 6 is ongoing, with the installation of fire suppression and fire alarm systems currently underway on those levels. Additionally, significant advancements are being made in the installation of overhead HVAC, plumbing and electrical installations throughout Levels 2 through 6. The installation of the exterior glazing system is nearly complete, and the pre-cast panel placement is in its final stages, with the East Elevation expected to be finished by the end of this month. The service elevator has been completed and approved by the State, and the installation of two additional elevators is currently in progress. These updates highlight our continued dedication to bringing the Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building to fruition. Learn more about this interdisciplinary research hub here.
The 215,000-square-foot Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building (FLFMIB), part of the Health Sciences District, is scheduled to open in 2025. Made possible by a generous $30 million lead gift from Professor Robert Mah & Dr. Adeline Yen Mah’s Falling Leaves Foundation, FLFMIB will be among the largest buildings on the West Coast dedicated to basic and translational research and training. The edifice’s design embodies UCI’s One Health no-silos approach to world-changing progress. Created in every aspect for collaborative “bench to bedside” research, elite teams of UCI investigators working on some of the world’s most intractable health problems will join forces in leading-edge labs that facilitate groundbreaking multidisciplinary discovery. Twelve high-impact, interdisciplinary research programs have been selected for the new building and adjacent space. To enter the building, programs must have significant potential to transform the face of biomedical research, patient care and public health. Moreover, programs must also meet philanthropic targets. To learn about supporting programs for FLFMIB, contact Health Advancement at healthadvancement@uci.edu.
