On 25 September 2026, a topping-out ceremony marked an important milestone in the construction of the new TRON Cancer Research Centre in Mainz. Located on the campus of University Medical Center Mainz, the new research and administration building will provide approximately 11,000 square metres of net floor area. Modern laboratories and office spaces will accommodate up to 400 employees.
The architectural concept combines the requirements of scientific research with spaces designed for communication and collaboration. Open-plan laboratory layouts, transparent façades and clear circulation routes create a bright, flexible working environment. Shared spaces encourage interdisciplinary exchange, while advanced building systems are designed to meet the demands of biopharmaceutical research and the development of new cancer therapies.
Our project team celebrated this important milestone alongside representatives from science, medicine, politics and the construction industry. Among the guests were Clemens Hoch, Rhineland-Palatinate’s Minister for Science and Health, TRON co-founder Prof. Dr. Uğur Şahin and the Mayor of Mainz, Nino Haase. The new building will establish a forward-looking research facility, strengthening translational cancer research in Mainz over the long term.
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