Progress at the new Research Institute

Driving past the Glen site, it’s easy to see how advanced our new hospital is. Among the most advanced buildings is the Research Institute of the MUHC (RI-MUHC)—it’s easily identified by its nearly completed silver and white exterior and MUHC logos perched on its roof. 

Also progressing quickly is the interior of the RI with lab furniture and major equipment already being installed. “This is an exciting time for the RI,” says François Schubert general manager and CAO. “We’re gearing up for the move—we’ve put together a specialized transition team to plan the transfer of people and activities to the Glen site and we’ll soon be contacting our researchers to get their input and give them an update on the preparations.”

Funding for this major endeavour is being provided by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) in collaboration with the Quebec government and our Foundations. Last month, a representative from CFI visited the site and expressed great satisfaction with the progress being made.

In 2014, Groupe immobilier santé McGill (GISM), our private building partner, will complete construction and the commissioning process will turn the building into a functioning institute. “This is an important project,” says Schubert, “and seeing it come to fruition is extremely gratifying for everyone at the RI-MUHC. We’re really looking forward to moving in and getting to work in our new home.”

CAPTION Centre for Translational Biology labs under construction at the Glen site