The Texas Biomedical Research Institute has launched a major expansion of its West San Antonio campus. The $210 million plan calls for expanding the 200-acre campus’ structural footprint and capabilities.

Some of the initial work on the expansion has been completed, including the first phase of a new animal care complex and infrastructure improvements.

The bulk of the expansion is to come and includes approximately $160 million worth of new projects expected to be completed by 2028. Plans call for a 30,000-square-foot high containment structure that will house nearly 4,000 square feet of new biosafety level 4 lab space. The new BSL4 building is projected to cost about $75 million to construct.

Plans also include a new Animal Health Center. The 18,000-square-foot facility, a roughly $20 million investment, is expected to be completed by June 2026.

New shipping, receiving and maintenance facilities are also planned, as well as additional infrastructure improvements.