IPF Site Visit: The Discovery Centre
20
Nov
2025
Step inside one of the UK’s most advanced research facilities with a guided tour of AstraZeneca’s Discovery Centre (DISC), located in the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. This guided tour offers a rare glimpse into the cutting-edge world of pharmaceutical innovation, where over 2,000 scientists collaborate to develop life-changing medicines.
Discover how the building’s striking architecture—designed to foster openness and sustainability—supports world-class research in precision medicine, AI-driven drug discovery, and gene-editing technologies. Walk through transparent labs, interactive workspaces, and the central courtyard inspired by Cambridge’s historic colleges. Learn how the DISC is redefining collaboration across academia, biotech, and healthcare, and see how science and design converge to shape the future of global health.
From a real estate perspective this is a best in class building and whether you're a life science specialist or curious real estate professional this tour promises insight, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation of what science and best in class real estate can do.