U of Chicago receives $75M gift for new cancer center

The University of Chicago has received a $75 million donation from the AbbVie Foundation to support the construction of a new cancer pavilion at UChicago Medicine.

The significant contribution speaks to the confidence that the AbbVie Foundation has in UChicago as a pioneering medical institution dedicated to pursuing globally meaningful solutions to yet-unsolved challenges.

The new AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion will unify more than 200 leading cancer experts, enabling collaborative efforts that advance research and treatment strategies.

Set to open in 2027, the $815 million, 575,000-square-foot center aims to merge research, clinical treatment, and patient care under one roof.

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