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AbbVie Foundation’s $75M to Support Construction of UChicago Cancer Care Pavilion

A $75-million donation by the AbbVie Foundation to the University of Chicago will help support the construction of UChicago Medicine’s new cancer pavilion, the university announced. The $815-million, 575,000-square-foot building, which will serve as UChicago Medicine’s flagship hub, will be named the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion when it opens in 2027.

“We are deeply honored by this generous donation, as it strengthens our commitment to advancing the health and vitality of the community — a core priority of our South Side-based institution,” said University of Chicago president Paul Alivisatos. “This significant contribution speaks to the confidence that the AbbVie Foundation has in UChicago as a pioneering medical institution dedicated to pursuing globally meaningful solutions to yet-unsolved challenges.”

The university said the new pavilion will be the first freestanding facility in Illinois dedicated to reshaping cancer care. UChicago Medicine will perform research, clinical treatments and patient care at the new facility.

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