US$61 million Expansion of Clinical Building by the University of New Mexico in Mexico
Introduction:
The University of New Mexico is investing $61 million to expand its clinical space, aiming to provide exclusive treatments in Mexico.
Features:
The current clinic building spans over 200,000 square feet, housing exam rooms, outpatient surgical suites, radiation vaults, a dedicated area for bone marrow and stem cell transplants, and a chemotherapy infusion suite.
The expansion of the facility will accommodate state-of-the-art radiation treatment machines, specialized theranostic treatment rooms, spaces for interventional radiology procedures, and dedicated areas for advanced cellular therapies such as allogeneic stem cell transplantation and chimeric antigen receptor therapy (CAR T).
The initial phase of the expansion project involves introducing a cutting-edge magnetic resonance linear accelerator (MRI LINAC) to enhance the capacity of radiation oncology. Additionally, five new infusion suites will be added to support the theranostics program.
The MRI LINAC is set to be accessible to patients by 2025.
The final phase of the project will incorporate an 11,000 square foot interventional radiology area and a 4,000 square foot cellular good manufacturing practice (cGMP) laboratory. These additions will specifically cater to the UNM Cancer Center’s Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation program.
The cGMP laboratory will facilitate the UNM Cancer Center’s bone marrow and stem cell transplant program. This program currently administers autologous stem cell transplants and, more recently, has expanded to include allogeneic stem cell transplants for individuals affected by specific blood cancers.
Specifications:
Name The University of New Mexico
Type Expansion
Budget US$61 million
Year 2025
