The University of Southampton’s planning application to build the Centre for Cancer Immunology has been approved by Southampton City Council.
The Centre will be based at Southampton General Hospital and bring together world leading cancer scientists to expand interdisciplinary research teams, increase the number of clinical trials and develop lifesaving drugs. The first of its kind in the UK, the new Centre will boast state-of-the-art laboratories, patient facilities and office space.
Professor Tim Elliott, Director of the Centre for Cancer Immunology, commented: “We are delighted to receive planning permission for the new Centre. We hope to start work as soon as possible. We will be working with the hospital to ensure there is minimal disruption to patients, visitors and staff on the hospital site and hope to have the building completed in 2017.”
The new Centre will be built opposite the hospital’s main entrance, next to the Somers Building.
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Matthew Hodgson, campaign donor, alumnus and Partner of Warwick Capital Partners LLPThe creation of a world-leading Centre will not only reinforce collaboration and exchange of ideas but it will also attract the greatest minds in the field.