Arizona State University (ASU) and the City of Phoenix have officially announced the location for the ASU Health headquarters, marking a major step forward in the university’s expansion into medical education. The new facility will be built in downtown Phoenix within the Phoenix Bioscience Core, on a one-acre triangular lot bordered by Fourth and Fifth to the east and west; and Fillmore and Pierce streets to the north and south. This initiative reflects a collaborative effort between ASU and the city to advance healthcare education and innovation in the region.
ASU Health is set to include the university’s new School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering, along with other health-related programs. The headquarters will serve as a central hub for research, training, and medical innovation, with the goal of improving healthcare outcomes across Arizona.
ASU Executive Vice President for ASU Health Sherine Gabriel said both new schools will help prepare students for the next 20 to 50 years in health care.
“ASU Health is taking a transformative approach to medical education,” said Gabriel, the former dean of the Mayo Medical School and President of Rush University. “Our number one goal is to improve health outcomes, and we really think the way to do it is to bring all of these disciplines to bear.”
In advancing ASU’s multi-disciplinary approach, ASU Health also will work closely with colleges across the university to advance health standards. The university’s existing College of Health Solutions and Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovations along with the Fulton Schools of Engineering will be primary contributors.
“The future of healthcare changes today with ASU Health on the city’s 30-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core, delivering next-generation research, better patient outcomes, strong talent, and a promise for life-altering medical breakthroughs,” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said. “ASU Health is integral to solving for workforce shortages and improving the quality of health for our residents. Within ten years, results will create nearly 200,000 jobs and add $19 billion to the state GDP. I applaud ASU President Dr. Crow for selecting the Phoenix Bioscience Core to build the most advanced medical technology school in America.”
The City of Phoenix has pledged $12 million toward the project as part of its broader investment in infrastructure and education. The total estimated cost of the ASU Health headquarters is projected to be between $75 million and $130 million. This investment is expected to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and attract medical professionals and researchers to the region.
Preliminary site preparations, including utility work, are scheduled to begin in the fall of 2025, with construction commencing in 2026. The facility is expected to open its doors in time for the fall semester of 2028.
The decision to establish ASU Health in downtown Phoenix builds on the university’s existing presence in the area, including the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation and the College of Health Solutions. ASU President Michael M. Crow emphasized that the new headquarters is part of the university’s commitment to transforming healthcare education by producing well-trained, innovative medical professionals.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego praised the project as a transformative addition to the city’s biomedical sector, reinforcing Phoenix’s status as a hub for healthcare research and education. The partnership between ASU and Phoenix has already played a vital role in the city’s development, and this new initiative is expected to further enhance the region’s healthcare landscape.
With this announcement, ASU and the City of Phoenix are positioning downtown Phoenix as a leader in medical education and research, fostering advancements that will benefit the local community and beyond.
