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3 floors including a vivarium, laboratories and office space
Square footage: 109,785
Approximate cost: $70 million

``Sam would have been very, very proud of this outstanding building and the exceptional researchers who are making so many exciting discoveries. Their efforts will help us all to grow old as slowly as possible, and with vitality.``
Ann Barshop
Honorable mentions
The construction of the new Barshop building was made possible by these generous, forward-thinking individuals.
The Barshop Family
The Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies was founded through a transformative gift from the late Sam Barshop and his wife, Ann Barshop, and their family.
The Zachry Family
A $1 million gift from Bartell and Mollie Zachry named the Zachry Laboratory. The lab is dedicated to Alzheimer’s disease research in the Barshop Institute led by Bess Frost, PhD
The Bailey Family
Lisa Bailey supports groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research while also honoring the memory of her parents through the Robert and Jo Nell Bailey Endowment for Alzheimer’s Discovery.
The Brown Foundation
The Brown Foundation supported the establishment of the Barshop Institute through transformational gifts during its inception. We recognize Toby and Barbie O’Connor for their pivotal role securing this research funding.