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Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and diabetes research at forefront of Cambridge University's £54.6 million investment in city


Cambridge University's Senate House

By Cambridge News  |  Posted: February 27, 2015
Cambridge University's Senate House
Cambridge University is planning £54.6 million of investment in the city centre, with two major new developments soon to be in progress.
Last week the university’s general council approved plans for a new Chemistry of Health Centre in Union Road, and confirmed its intention to extend the Judge Business School in Tennis Court Road.

The new chemistry building has been estimated to cost approximately £22.7 million, and will provide up to 2,865sq m of laboratory space over six floors.
It will house the Centre for Protein Misfolding Diseases, a Chemistry of Health Incubator, and the Molecular Production and Characterisation Centre.
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A report of the council’s decision, published in the University Reporter, said: “The building will enable the CPMD to effect a step change in basic and translational research on molecular approaches to combat modern pandemics such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases and type II diabetes.
“The incubator will be at the core of this vision, with research scientists from industrial partners and start-ups occupying laboratory and desk space alongside academics from Cambridge and collaborating institutions.

“The MPACC will provide support and access to state-of-the-art instrumentation for academic and industrial users in Cambridge and from across the UK.”
The university has applied for a £17.645 million grant from the HEFCE’s UK Research Partnership Investment Fund for the project, with the remaining funds raised from philanthropic donations to the department.

The council also confirmed its approval for a new building on the site of the Bridget’s and Nightingale Hostels, which would both be demolished.
The new building, which will include a bridge link to Keynes House in Trumptington Street, will house 25 academic staff, at an estimated cost of £31.9 million.

It will be named the ‘Simon Sainsbury Centre’ in honour of the settlor of the Monument Trust, which has committed up to £8 million to the project. The remaining funds will be found from a university loan.
Professor Steve Young, the university’s pro-vice-chancellor for planning and resources, has now been authorised to accept a tender for the works.

Both new developments are expected to be operational by September 2017.




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