A global hub for discovery and innovation

Bringing together academic researchers, corporate partners, startups, and government agencies to advance fields of science and technology, the UCLA Research Park Master Plan includes the development of a phased plan to convert the former site of the 700,000-square-foot Westside Pavilion shopping mall into a new research park. Aiming to extend the university's resources and institutional expertise, the plan deepens campus connections to Los Angeles' diverse communities and meets growing demand for top-tier higher education across the city and region.

Among other programs, the research park will host two multidisciplinary research centers: the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at UCLA and the UCLA Quantum Innovation Hub. Serving as a nexus for discovery and innovation, the project has the potential to lead to previously unimaginable possibilities for addressing complex challenges. Uniting breakthroughs from the biosciences, quantum science and engineering, and other emerging technologies has far-reaching potential to save lives and revolutionize healthcare outcomes.

The California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy will draw on the expertise of UCLA faculty members, scholars from different higher education institutions, and other leading scientists and practitioners in clinical and biomedical scientific research. Researchers will pursue new tools, treatments and vaccines for cancer, autoimmune and immune deficiency disorders, infectious diseases, allergies, heart conditions, solid organ transplantation, and other major health-related issues.

Founded in 2018, the UCLA Quantum Innovation Hub conducts research in the emerging field of quantum science and technology, including quantum computing, communication, and sensing. It is operated by the UCLA College's Division of Physical Sciences and the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.

Part of UCLA's plan to expand the campus footprint through adaptive reuse and sustainable development, the research park repurposes existing structures while avoiding the need for major new construction, with a target of LEED Gold certification.

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