Medical City

In 2008, a study from Arduin, Laffer and Moore Econometrics determined that the Cluster, in just two years, had already reached 80% of the Milken numbers (based on commitments) and released updated projections of 30,000 jobs and $7.6 billion in economic impact within 10 years.

This emerging Medical City in Orlando includes:

University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine
Part of the nation’s 3rd largest university, the UCF medical campus will include the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, a medical library and other UCF health sciences programs. The first 41 students began classes in the Fall of 2009 and each received a full four-year scholarship from nearly $7 million in community donations. (Lake Nona campus to open in May of 2010.)
Total construction investment: $98 million

Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences
UCF’s esteemed research, graduate bio-med and undergraduate program have helped the College of Medicine build a research-intensive medical school where cutting-edge medical research spans the entire spectrum, from the laboratory bench to patient bedsides. (Opened in October, 2009.)
Total construction investment: $68 million

Sanford - Burnham Institute for Medical Research at Lake Nona
A premier non-profit medical research facility focused on treatments for cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases, the Burnham Institute will create more than 300 research jobs at its East Coast operation in Orlando. Sanford - Burnham is one of only four National Institute of Health (NIH) comprehensive centers for chemical biology and drug discovery in the nation. The 175,0000 square foot facility opened in May of 2009.
Total construction investment: $85 million

MD Anderson Orlando Cancer Research Institute (CRI)
By relocating its current facilities to Lake Nona, MD Anderson Orlando’s CRI (part of Orlando Health) is housed in the University of Central Florida's (UCF) Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences building has partnered with the school on research projects and some of the Center’s doctors will serve as faculty members. (Opened in October, 2009)
Total construction investment: $2.5 million

Nemours Children’s Hospital
Nemours’ specialized hospital for children will be the central hub of a 60-acre pediatric health campus featuring a children’s clinic, emergency department, diagnostic and ambulatory programs, education centers and research programs. (Scheduled to open in Fall 2012.)
Total construction investment: $380 million

Orlando VA Medical Center
This brand new, 1.2 million square foot, state-of-the-art facility will increase accessibility to healthcare for approximately 400,000 Central Florida veterans and will be the first VA hospital built in the United States since 1995. The hospital was recently selected as the national site for medical simulation training. (Scheduled to open in the Fall of 2012.)
Total construction investment: $665 million

University of Florida Research Center
This 100,000 square foot research facility will be shared with the Sanford - Burnham Institute, enabling the state’s largest university to have direct collaboration opportunities with Sanford - Burnham’s top scientists. (Opening TBD.)
Total construction investment: $61 million

Lake Nona Town Center
This town center will include retail, residential, restaurants, office space and outpatient facilities to support the 600-acre science and technology park. (Opening TBD.)

Orlando – An Already Established Leader in Biotechnology and Life Sciences
Contributing to the strength of the biotechnology and life science sector is Orlando’s established healthcare system anchored by more than 150 biotechnology companies and several of the nation’s largest and most renowned medical facilities including:

Orlando Health
This 1,780-bed system is one of Florida’s most comprehensive, private, not-for-profit healthcare networks. Hospital facilities, advanced medical treatments and procedures and highly qualified staff distinguish Orlando Health as a healthcare leader for nearly two million Central Florida residents and 4,500 international visitors annually.

Florida Hospital Orlando
Recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of “America’s Best Hospitals,” Florida Hospital is comprised of eight Metro Orlando Campuses which provide a wide range of health services, including nationally and internationally recognized programs in cardiology, cancer, women’s medicine, neurology, diabetes and rehabilitation.

Florida’s Blood Centers
Headquartered in Orlando, FBC is the sole supplier of blood and blood products to more than 70 hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout Florida – making it the largest independent blood center in the state fourth-largest in the nation. Also supports collaborative medical research in human disease.