The Life Sciences Research Building at the University at Albany is a visionary investment in the future of both the University and of the State of New York, made possible through significant state support supplemented by private-sector funding.

Constance and Thomas D'Ambra launched the campaign for private support for the Life Sciences Research Initiative with a $1 million challenge grant in November 2001. Dr. D'Ambra, CEO of Albany Molecular Research, Inc., is chair of the campaign, which has raised nearly $6 million toward its goal of $20 million to support world-class programs, recruit new faculty, attract top students, and acquire new state-of-the-art technology.

Recognition Opportunities:

Individual donors and corporate and foundation partners can support the Life Sciences Research Initiative by directing their gifts to research, people, facilities, or funds. For detailed information on how you can support the University, please go to, http://www.albany.edu/giving/waystogive.htm. Listed below are some of the specific recognition opportunities for gifts made to the Life Sciences Research Initiative. Funds can be targeted to a specific project of the donor's choice, and the gift can be recognized by naming a particular feature within the new building, as outlined below. The amounts listed show donation ranges within categories. For more information, please contact: Penelope Benson-Wright, director of corporate and foundation relations, at 518-437-4978.

Recognition Opportunities		Range of Support
Life Sciences Research Building		$10 million
Endowed Professorships, Scholars, Assistantships, Research Funds		$100,000 - $5 million
Public Spaces		$100,000 - $1 million
	Auditorium: Named The Constance and Thomas D'Ambra Auditorium	$1 million
	The Constance and Thomas D'Ambra Auditorium   Central Courtyard Central Lobby and Staircase: Named the Stuyvesant Plaza, Inc. Atrium West Courtyard Main Entrance Lobby Auditorium Reception Lobby
Core Facility Labs		$100,000 - $1 million
	Molecular Biology Lab Protein Synthesis Lab DNA Sequencing Lab Computer Lab Mass Spectrometer NMR Lab Greenhouse PCR Lab Tissue Culture Lab
Research Facilities		$2,500 - $150,000
	Research Lab (34) Individual Lab Bench (206) Service Lab Faculty Office (36)
Meeting Spaces and Seating		$1,000 - $50,000
	Large Conference Room Small Conference Room (2) Faculty Meeting Room (2 of 4 named) Individual Seats in Auditorium (120) Bench/Seating in Lobby, Reception Area Related Links: College of Arts and Sciences