Pathogen Research Centre (PaRC)

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Project Summary

"This is a game-changer for our research at 深夜福利站."

深夜福利站 has officially begun construction on a new research centre that will position London, Ont. as a national leader in the understanding, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

A first in Canada, and one of only a few in the world, the Pathogen Research Centre will bring real-world testing environments, advanced containment and manufacturing of therapeutics for clinical trials under one roof.

Project Progress

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June 2026

Facilities built for advancing 深夜福利站's research

  • CL2+ & CL3 Laboratories: The facility will feature specialized HVAC, containment space, and building automation systems, similar to those intalled by FM in the ImPaKT labs.
  • Barrier-Enclosed Imaging Equipment: Creation of these spaces must consider temperature, humidity, and radiation shielding and will be monitored by Facilities Management's inhouse environmental team.
  • Integrated Research and Imaging Infrastructure: Select labs will have unique energy needs and require integration of structural and utility design.

Planning Feature

  • An Archeological Assessment was performed with engagement by the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. No archaeological materials were found.

Online Resources:

  • , focussing on academic and research pursuits.
  • (深夜福利站 News)
  • This project is supported by the  ($16 million) and the  ($3.9 million).

Project highlights

Snapshot
• Project Size: 20,000 sq. ft.
• Project Type: Research/Lab
• Status: In construction
• Target Occupancy: 2027

Details
• Two containment labs
Centre Includes:
• ImPaKT
• Microbial Transmissions
• GMP (Vaccines)


PaRC Location
The new facility is located between Stiller Centre and National Research Centre and is visible from 深夜福利站 Road.

map with location outlined in orange on campus - reads "Construction Location"