Rasesh Thakkar, Senior Managing Director of Tavistock Group, the developer of Lake Nona said that finalizing the commitment of UF to locate in the Medical City added a special touch to the dedication of the Burnham facility. When I look around Lake Nona Medical City, and see the partners who are building together, not just facilities, but the networks and collaborations that will provide the foundation for our progress in medical research, I am in awe of the growing sophistication in Orlando in this sector.

Other high-profile partners in the Medical City are also enthusiastic about the newest member of the cluster. Dr. John Hitt, President of the University of Central Florida, which is building a health sciences campus at Lake Nona, commented that additional research facilities provide more opportunities for training and education. "UCF ™s world-class scientists and researchers enthusiastically welcome our UF colleagues to Lake Nona Medical City. This partnership demonstrates the rich educational, research and economic opportunities the Medical City brings to our community, said Hitt.

Source: The University of Florida