Henry Ford Health System is killing two birds with one stone with its latest development. The relocation of a portion of its genetics department -- from its main West Grand Blvd. campus to TechOne -- will afford the hospital space to continue to grow research and clinical operations on-site.
Build-out has begun on the
cytogenetics and DNA labs, which will occupy 14,000 square feet on the fourth floor. William Schramm, the hospital's vice president of strategic business development, estimates the space will be ready for business "on or around July 1."
Having a presence in
TechTown has other potential upsides, says Schramm. "There will be other similar, related kinds of health sciences, and informal exchanges may begin to take place." He also posits a future relationship with Wayne State University along with other TechOne tenants as a result of their proximity.
The lab build-out will cost $3 million, and is being jointly funded by Henry Ford and TechTown.
Source: William Schramm, Henry Ford
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
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