Life Science

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Substantially Expands Research Space

Boston – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is expanding its research footprint, occupying portions of five floors at Longwood Center, 360 Longwood Avenue.

The new facility will be home to Dana-Farber’s chemical biology, structural biology, and proteomics programs, as well as the Belfer Institute for Applied Cancer Science. A significant portion of Dana-Farber’s basic discovery research will be conducted there, as will a large component of the Experimental Therapeutics program with a focus on translational research in lung cancer.

The laboratories in Longwood Center were specifically designed with open spaces and are organized by neighborhoods to foster collaboration, creativity, and productivity while optimizing natural light and views and operational efficiency.