Research & Investigations

Research Facilities

From state-of-the-art research laboratories to computing capabilities to books and periodicals, resources at the University of Rochester Medical Center rival those of some of the nation's most renowned facilities. Our research facilities include:

New Medical Research Buildings

Many of our scientists are located in one of two new buildings, both of which provide an excellent physical environment for research. These modern buildings enhance the University's strong biomedical research program by creating a professional environment that fosters outstanding interdisciplinary research. While our talented physicians and researchers were interactive already, the consolidated space allows them to take advantage of what goes on in each others' labs in a much more dynamic way. The two new buildings are tangible evidence of the Medical Center’s commitment to research and discovery.

Arthur Kornberg Medical Research Building

Opened in June, 1999, this four-story, 240,000 square-foot building houses:

The architectural signature of the building is the dramatic point on the west side, which houses the triangular break rooms on each floor. The purpose of these rooms is to foster interaction and the exchange of ideas among scientists in an informal, relaxed setting.

Research laboratories feature state-of-the-art scientific equipment. The generic laboratories are designed to accommodate virtually any bench top research, while the flexible support space can be tailored to the specific requirements of individual researchers.

Medical Research Building-X

This four-story 143,000 square-foot building was just completed in 2002. It’s connected by a three-story, glass-enclosed walkway to the Arthur Kornberg Medical Research Building. The work of the scientists located there complement the research taking place in the Aab Institute. The building houses the: