Named the 'Medical and Research Translation' Building - will House the Future of Cancer Care and Research and Serve 150% More Patients.
240,000 Square Foot Facility - Named the 'Medical and Research Translation' Building - will House the Future of Cancer Care and Research and Serve 150% More Patients
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of the new Medical and Research Translation building at the Stony Brook University Cancer Center. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to change the future of cancer care through revolutionary breakthroughs, medical discoveries and lifesaving treatments for patients battling cancer.
"This cutting edge medical and research center will offer hope to patients and their families while solidifying New York as a nation-wide leader in medical research," Governor Cuomo said. "With this state-of-the-art facility we are one step closer to discovering a critical breakthrough in the fight against cancer and creating a stronger and healthier New York for all."
"This new state-of-the-art cancer research facility at Stony Brook University will pave the way for developments of the future," said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. "The Medical and Research Translation building will focus on advancements in cancer care and help identify lifesaving treatments for patients. We are committed to growing our research and development efforts to continue to fight against cancer and help save lives."
Located on the Stony Brook Medicine campus and connected to Stony Brook University Hospital, the Medical and Research Translation building offers expanded space to serve 150 percent more patients and their families. With eight stories and 240,000 square feet, the facility is made possible in part through a $35 million NYSUNY 2020 Challenge Grant and $50 million in support through a historic $150 million gift from Jim and Marilyn Simons.
SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson said, "SUNY has a profound influence on the communities that surround our campuses, and the MART, an important facility that will help drive innovations in the treatment of cancer while enhancing the medical education of our students, is a prime example of the impact we can make. Facilities like the MART support SUNY's vision of doubling research and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, all through a network of partnerships. Thank you to Governor Cuomo and all who have made the opening of this facility possible through your generosity and support."
Samuel L. Stanley Jr., MD, President, Stony Brook University said, "Already collaborations are occurring across Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Medicine disciplines, which is key to developing new life-changing technology and cancer treatments. Imagine what we will accomplish once this building is filled with the pre-eminent doctors and scientists from across campus, the state and the globe."
Kenneth Kaushansky, MD, Senior Vice President, Health Sciences, and Dean, Stony Brook University School of Medicine said, "The MART brings together Stony Brook clinicians and researchers to share ideas and inspiration in ways never before imagined, to drive discovery and innovation. This facility also represents the convergence of the three-part mission of Stony Brook University School of Medicine as Long Island's premier academic medical center: research, education and clinical care."
Yusuf A. Hannun, MD, Director, Stony Brook Cancer Center, Vice Dean for Cancer Medicine and Joel Strum Kenny Professor in Cancer Research said, "We are more than doubling our capacity. Here, we also designed the space and its utilization to enhance how we tackle cancer. We are organized into specialized teams that focus on specific cancers. We bring physicians from distinct areas — such as medical oncology, surgery, radiation therapy, radiology, pathology — to focus on specific diseases and on individual patients."
Dr. James H. Simons, Chair of the Simons Foundation and former Chairman of Stony Brook's Department of Mathematics said, "Stony Brook is a wonderful place to help, and Marilyn and I are so pleased to be a part of it. We all know the graduate school and medical school are outstanding. In addition, the undergraduate programs take in a great many students who are first in their family to go to college and get an education. And it's gratifying to see these students graduating faster than ever. This University has it going well in every way, and I'm grateful to have been a part of it."
Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan said, "This groundbreaking treatment and research facility is a great example of public-private partnerships working together to provide individuals with the highest quality of medical care available today. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to help establish a state-of-the art cancer center right here in our own backyard, and I want to thank the collaborative efforts of my colleagues in government, the generosity of the Simons family and the stewardship of Stony Brook Leaders for making it happen."
Senator Ken Lavalle said, "Throughout my tenure as state senator, I have made access to quality, affordable health care a top priority. The MART will deliver state of the art care to my constituents close to home. I congratulate Stony Brook Medicine on this milestone which will bring the most advanced patient care and treatment technology to this region."
Assembly Member Steve Englebright, Chair of the Environmental Conservation Committee, said, "By combining cancer care and medical research under one roof, the new Cancer and Medical Research center at Stony Brook University will help integrate teams of scientists, medical doctors, and health care professionals who will drive innovations in imaging and cancer treatment while focusing on individual patient care and targeted treatments. I applaud Governor Cuomo for his dedication to fighting cancer which is fully expressed in his support for this new center and its revolutionary approach to research, treatment, and patient care."
Outpatient clinical care will occur on Levels 5 and 6 of the facility, with medical oncology provided for both children and adults. For pediatric patients, there is child-friendly exam space with private pediatric infusion rooms. Adult patients are cared for in private treatment spaces and have multiple setting options for infusions, including comfortable seating areas and a fireplace to promote conversation among patients.
Additional patient-centered amenities address the personal needs of patients and their families, including a resource center, wellness room for yoga, beauty salon and a boutique providing prostheses, wigs and mastectomy apparel.
This focus on cancer research translates into an advanced program in clinical trials and translational research at the Medical and Research Translation building, where Cancer Center physicians can ensure that their patients have access to the latest approaches that are being developed either at Stony Brook or elsewhere. The building also houses the Kavita and Lalit Bahl Molecular Imaging Laboratory, where a cyclotron (particle accelerator) will be used in conjunction with a nearby PET scanner to enable cancer researchers to develop unique ways to more precisely target tumors.
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