Pathogen Research Centre (PaRC)

Project Summary

"This is a game-changer for our research at Western."

Western has officially begun construction on a new research centre that will position London, Ont. as a national leader in the understanding, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

A first in Canada, and one of only a few in the world, the Pathogen Research Centre will bring real-world testing environments, advanced containment and manufacturing of therapeutics for clinical trials under one roof.

Project Progress

June 2026

Facilities built for advancing Western's research

• CL2+ & CL3 Laboratories: The facility will feature specialized HVAC, containment space, and building automation systems, similar to those intalled by FM in the ImPaKT labs.
• Barrier-Enclosed Imaging Equipment: Creation of these spaces must consider temperature, humidity, and radiation shielding and will be monitored by Facilities Management's inhouse environmental team.
• Integrated Research and Imaging Infrastructure: Select labs will have unique energy needs and require integration of structural and utility design.

Planning Feature

• An Archeological Assessment was performed with engagement by the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. No archaeological materials were found.

Online Resources:

• Official PaRC webpage, focussing on academic and research pursuits.
• Western’s new $44M Pathogen Research Centre to advance infectious disease innovation (Western News)
• This project is supported by the Canada Foundation for Innovation Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund ($16 million) and the Ontario Research Fund ($3.9 million).