MONTGOMERY, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, released the following
statement in response to University of Illinois Chicago’s (UIC) funding approval for the new
Drug Discovery and Cancer Research Pavilion, made possible by the Illinois General
Assembly:
“Congratulations to UIC, especially the UI Cancer Center and the College of Pharmacy, on
the new Drug Discovery and Cancer Research Pavilion. The opportunities and support this
facility plans to provide for patients is nothing short of inspiring.
“UIC plans to use this new space to address disparities in treatment, develop cutting-edge
therapies, and lead the conversation on innovative cancer research. Cancer diagnoses can
be very scary for both the patients and their loved ones. I hope UIC’s new approach can help
improve the cancer care experience for everyone involved. More than that, I hope it helps
save lives.
“This pavilion is a prime example of why our compassionate state budgets are essential.
Thanks to capital appropriations, UIC is expanding opportunities for students and
researchers, and treatment options for patients and families. Investing in things like the Drug
Discovery and Cancer Research Pavilion is how we invest in the people of Illinois. One day at
a time, we’re establishing a better path forward for our great state.”