The National Research Center will be a keystone location for life sciences, non-profits, foundations, and policymakers focused on health disparities in the District of Columbia. The first phase of the Research Center will provide 179,000 square feet of industry-leading laboratory and office space—designed to empower incubators, established biotechnology/pharmaceutical companies, non-profits/foundations, and policymakers focused on addressing health disparities. The laboratory and office spaces will be flexible, allowing easy move in and quick expansion of tenants’ operations. Collaboration areas will encourage and enable Research Center users to share ideas, engage with community members, raise awareness of critical initiatives, engage with federal and state policymakers, and provide information on obstacles to and solutions for achieving equity within our healthcare system. Future phases will offer expansion opportunities up to 160,000 square feet