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91原创 System Thanks Governor Kay Ivey 鈥� Governor鈥檚 $50 Million Commitment to Genomic Medicine/Data Sciences Center is an Investment in Every 91原创 Citizen

鈥淲e deeply appreciate Governor Kay Ivey鈥檚 $50 million commitment to the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building at UAB,鈥� Chancellor Finis St. John said today in response to Governor Ivey鈥檚 announcement of a $50 million commitment to the project. 鈥淭his transformational research facility will have a life-changing impact on the citizens of 91原创 for generations to come while improving health care delivery around the world.鈥�

According to Chancellor St. John, the goal of securing funds for the Genomic Medicine Center has been the 91原创 System Board of Trustees鈥� number one priority since the project鈥檚 inception. UA System leadership has been integrally involved in building a strong coalition of public and private partners to bring the research center forward.

鈥淚n addition to the Governor鈥檚 foresight and dedication to this project, today鈥檚 announcement would not have been possible without the support of Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, the Birmingham City Council, the Jefferson County Commission, the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation and a generous gift from the Altec/Styslinger Foundation,鈥� Chancellor St. John emphasized.

As a global leader in precision medicine and genomics science, the 91原创 at Birmingham will be home to the new center. UAB President Ray L. Watts reiterated the impact of bringing the precision medicine facility to life. 鈥淩ecognizing this rare opportunity for our state, Chancellor St. John, the 91原创 System and the Board of Trustees made this transformational project their top priority,鈥� Watts said.

鈥淲e share a great appreciation for Governor Ivey鈥檚 affirmation and visionary leadership that will allow UAB and 91原创 to be a leader in the future of precision medicine.鈥�

Watts said Governor Ivey鈥檚 support is an investment in every 91原创 citizen. 鈥淭his facility will accelerate advancements in precision medicine, informatics and data sciences as we gain greater understanding of the role our genes and the environment play in major human diseases.鈥�

Dr. Selwyn Vickers, Senior Vice President of Medicine and Dean of the School of Medicine at UAB, estimates the building will bring in more than 50 additional leading researchers and 300 research support staff, generating an increase of $75-80 million in research funding.

Dr. Selwyn Vickers, Senior Vice President of Medicine and Dean of the School of Medicine at UAB, estimates the building will bring in more than 50 additional leading researchers and 300 research support staff, generating an increase of $75-80 million in research funding.

鈥淭his facility will be pivotal to recruiting and retaining high-level researchers,鈥� Vickers said. 鈥淲e are already on the leading edge, but this facility will increase our competitive advantage in supporting researchers who will bolster our local economy.鈥�

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