Center for Novel Therapeutics

Gazing up at the Center for Novel Therapeutics, one might sense the weight of hope it carries. This isn’t just another building in San Diego’s Scientific Research Park. The Center for Novel Therapeutics represents a beacon of progress in the fight against cancer. Opened in 2019, the Center for Novel Therapeutics was born from a vision. Nearly a decade earlier, Dr. Thomas Kipps and Dr. Dennis Carson dreamt of a space where academic research and private enterprise could work together seamlessly. Their goal was to accelerate the journey of cancer therapies from “bench to bedside.” The Center for Novel Therapeutics stands as a testament to their ambition, a $92 million testament. This three-story, 137,500-square-foot facility is San Diego’s first academic-industry drug discovery incubator. Inside its walls, researchers from UC San Diego’s Moores Cancer Center collaborate with private sector innovators. They share state-of-the-art wet and dry labs, all designed to foster groundbreaking discoveries. The Center for Novel Therapeutics even offers incubator spaces for entrepreneurs, further nurturing the growth of life-saving technologies. The partnership between UC San Diego and BioMed Realty made this innovative hub possible. The building itself reflects a commitment to sustainability, boasting LEED Gold certification. High-efficiency heating and cooling systems, LED lighting, and a rooftop solar energy system minimize the Center’s environmental footprint. And when the hunger for knowledge strikes, a farm-to-table restaurant provides nourishment. A fitness center caters to the need for physical well-being. The Center for Novel Therapeutics is more than just bricks and mortar. It embodies the collaborative spirit driving medical advancements. It’s a place where hope takes shape, where research transforms into real-world solutions, where the future of cancer treatment is being written, one discovery at a time.