Washington University School of Medicine reached a milestone this week on construction of its new neuroscience research building, a $616 million project set to open next year.

The building, at 4370 Duncan Ave. in the 200-acre Cortex Innovation Community, is on the eastern edge of the school’s medical campus. Construction began in spring 2020 on the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot building, which will be one of the nation’s largest neuroscience research buildings, officials said.

Wash U leaders and guests gathered Tuesday for a topping off ceremony at the building, where they signed a beam that was then lifted to the top of the structure.Read the entire article on the St. Louis Business Journal website by clicking here.