Topping out ceremony marks milestone for The Royal Marsden and The Institute of Cancer Research
30 November 2011
Progress on The Royal Marsden and The Institute of Cancer Research’s (ICR) new Centre for Molecular Pathology in Sutton has reached a major milestone with a topping out ceremony this week.
Professors Stephen Johnston and Stan Kaye of The Royal Marsden and the ICR tapped in the final block at the highest level of the building to complete its frame.
The new centre will help advance cancer research and treatment. It will include four laboratory suites over two floors as well as support facilities with state-of-the-art equipment selected to meet exacting performance specifications and to provide flexibility for future changes in clinical procedure.
Professor Stephen Johnston, Clinical Director for Research and Development at The Royal Marsden and The Institute of Cancer Research said:
“At The Royal Marsden and the ICR we are leading the way in providing patients with routine molecular diagnosis which help identify which patients will benefit from which therapies. This exciting new facility will drive a move towards personalised medicine. It will bring scientists, pathologists, geneticists and clinicians together to continue working to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. This is an incredibly exciting time for cancer research, with the prospect of significant improvements in patient care.”
Work on the £18 million project, of which £2.3 million was funded by The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity started in April 2011 and is expected to be completed in summer next year.