Mayo Clinic has inaugurated a new research facility, a development made possible by generous contributions. The doctors at the clinic anticipate that this new building will significantly enhance research and foster collaboration.
Dr. Gregory Gores, MD at Mayo Clinic, outlined the vision behind the new facility. "Our journey to disrupt and revolutionize how we discover treatments and cures and how we deliver healthcare and hope to patients is well underway," he said. Gores further added, "We have designed the building to adapt to the evolving needs of Mayo Clinic's patients and foster collaboration."
The establishment of this new research facility was largely due to a substantial contribution from the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation. Named after the foundation, the 176,000 square feet building boasts eleven floors and is located in the Destination Medical Center Discovery Square District in Rochester, Minnesota. Primarily dedicated to cancer research and neuroscience, it also offers ample space for research collaborations, as stated in a news release from Mayo Clinic.
Besides the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation's donation, several other benefactors contributed towards constructing this facility. According to Dr. Gregory Gores, Kinney Executive Dean of Research at Mayo Clinic: "We appreciate the vision of the Kellen family and all of our benefactors who made this building possible and who understand the importance of early science. This building will further enable our bold, forward strategic plan and help us engage new collaborators to join us in transforming healthcare."
The new facility promises to be an invaluable asset for both the Rochester community and Mayo Clinic physicians. It will provide employment opportunities for dedicated researchers striving for medical advancements that will ultimately benefit patients. Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic shared his perspective: "Mayo Clinic's vision for healthcare transformation demands relentless pursuit of innovations that lead to new cures. Through thoughtful team-oriented facilities such as the Kellen Building, our researchers and clinicians will find more ways to detect and eradicate disease earlier, faster and more efficiently." Gores added: "Through team science, researchers will discover scientific breakthroughs via advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence and clinical trials so cures can reach more people outside our walls."
