Moss and Associates Selected as Design/Build Team for Clemson University Center for Human Genetics

Construction on Greenwood Genetic Center Campus to begin this month

GREENWOOD, SC – The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) announced that Moss and Associates of Greenville, SC has been selected to design and construct the Clemson University Center for Human Genetics in Greenwood. This project represents an expansion of the 20 plus year research and educational partnership of GGC and Clemson University.

The Center design represents a 17,000 sq ft life sciences lab facility on Clemson’s 16.7 acre tract located in the midst of GGC’s research campus. The building will include laboratory space, offices and seminar/conference rooms. The new research and education center will support the expansion of genetic research including current programs in autism and cognitive development. Six research teams composed of scientist from the Greenwood Genetic Center and Clemson University are currently pursuing novel diagnostics and therapeutics for application in autism and related disorders and in oncology diagnostics.  The facility will house up to eight new research teams including graduate students participating in the joint taught PhD in Genetics.

“We are proud to be part of the Clemson Center for Human Genetics and further expand the footprint of both Clemson and GGC in the important and cutting edge work they do. The Moss team has great experience in designing and building laboratory facilities, and we look forward to bringing the expertise of our outstanding lab design-team to this innovative project,” said Don Warren, Senior Vice President of the Carolinas Division of Moss.

“This has been a lengthy process, but we are excited to have construction begin on the site starting in April,” shared GGC Director, Dr. Steve Skinner. “The Moss team is designing this building to foster interaction, and their vision for the project shows remarkable appreciation for the collaborative work that will be going on in this facility.”

About Moss

Moss & Associates (www.mosscm.com) is a leading privately held construction firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With 12 regional offices, Moss focuses on construction management at-risk, design-build, and public-private partnerships. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, primary and higher education, justice and solar energy. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work for career satisfaction.

About Greenwood Genetic Center

The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC), founded in 1974, is a nonprofit organization advancing the field of medical genetics and caring for families impacted by genetic disease and birth defects.  At its home campus in Greenwood, South Carolina, a talented team of physicians and scientists provides clinical genetic services, diagnostic laboratory testing, educational programs and resources, and research in the field of medical genetics.  GGC’s faculty and staff are committed to the goal of developing preventive and curative therapies for the individuals and families they serve.  GGC extends its reach as a resource to all residents of South Carolina with satellite offices in Charleston, Columbia, Florence and Greenville. For more information about GGC please visit www.ggc.org.