Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending - Construction - Abstract: Construction of a New…

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Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending - Construction - Abstract: Construction of a New Biomedical Research Facility at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Address: University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2ND Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35294 Project Director Name: David C. Schwebel, Ph.d. Contact Phone Numbers: (205) 934-8745; (205) 934-5266 Email Address: Schwebel@uab.edu; Osp@uab.edu Website Address: Www.uab.edu Grant Program Funds Requested: $76,000,000 Description of Proposed Project: We Propose Construction of a Biomedical Research Building on the Campus of University of Alabama at Birmingham. The Building, to Be Constructed at 1500 University Boulevard, Will House Biomedical Research Facilities and Equipment, with Initial Research Focused Especially in the Scientific Domains of Neuroscience, Pediatrics, Immunology, and Psychology. We Also Will Renovate Support Space for Animal Research in the New Building Across the Street in Volker Hall, and Construct a Pedestrian Bridge Connecting the Two Buildings. The Research Conducted in the New Building Will Have Broad-Ranging Impact on Human Health, Happiness, and Productivity; IT Will Broadly Serve American and Global Society Through the Scientific Innovations and Discoveries Made.