NORTH CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, June 22, 2023 — Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) has completed the final buildout of 14,000 square feet of wet lab space for bioscience-industry occupancy in its Innovation and Research Park (IRP).
“I couldn’t be happier to announce that Rosalind Franklin University’s brand-new, world-class wet lab space has been completed, thanks to $2 million in state funding,” Governor JB Pritzker said. “Here in Illinois, we are proud to be a hub for biosciences, technology, and innovation — and one of the many ways we are pushing our rapidly-expanding industry forward is through our Rebuild Illinois Wet Lab Capital Program. Congratulations to the entire RFU team — I can’t wait to see all that they will accomplish.”
The matching funds, awarded in October 2021 by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), were paired with $2 million from RFU.
“We’re creating an environment where academic and industry scientists can work together to solve complex health challenges,” said RFU President and CEO Dr. Wendy Rheault. “We’re grateful for state resources that encourage investment and drive innovation.”