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Schmidt Consulting Group, Inc. provided Security design services for this new, state-of-the-art research facility. The security system includes cutting edge camera surveillance systems and access control systems, including palm reader biometric devices.

The Forensics Lab was designed around the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) facilities standards to help the lab gain accreditation as a state licensed crime forensics lab. The system contains nearly 100 access control doors and over 20 cameras that are continuously recording and are viewable over the data network.

"It will be an amazing place, chock-full of the most imaginative scientists and remarkable technology that researchers from here and throughout the world will want to use," said Douglas Barrett, M.D., Vice President for Health Affairs.

The 85 million dollar, 280,000 square foot building will consolidate much of the University's cancer and genetics research under one roof. It will include laboratories, animal research facilities, faculty and administrative offices, and a rooftop greenhouse. The University of Florida Cancer and Genetics Research Building will add to Florida's biotechnology efforts and serve as a prototype for interdisciplinary research.

"I applaud the University of Florida for creating this unique facility to advance the latest applications in genetics and cancer research," said Former Gov. Jeb Bush. "The cutting-edge research conducted at UF will contribute greatly to Florida's efforts to become a center for biomedical research."

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