Design & Construction

After nearly three years of careful planning, design and construction, the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) is complete. The NEIDL is a 192,000-square foot, 7-story building, designed in accordance with the most stringent and protective measures defined by the National Institutes of Health. It was built on the experience of six existing BSL-4 facilities in North America, none of which has ever had a release or community incident.

This state-of-the-art facility will support an extraordinary team of scientists engaged in a vital effort to develop diagnostic drugs, vaccines and treatments to prevent and cure life-threatening infectious diseases.  All critical building systems within the NEIDL have a redundant system to ensure safety and uninterrupted operation at all containment levels. Operating procedures are based on best practices and government standards (CDC/NIH). For more information on the NEIDL’s design, view the NEIDL Fact Sheet.

In 2009, Boston University Medical Center applied for and received a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Boston’s Inspectional Services Department. The NEIDL is now being used for administrative and training purposes.

Construction of the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories began in March 2006. View the phases of construction and image galleries for more information on construction of the facility.