Summary: The 172,000-s.f. Harlyne J. Norris Cancer Research tower doubles the laboratory space at USC/Norris. At nine stories, two of which are below grade, the new laboratory facilities provides important state-of-the-art technology that will continue to support USC’s ranking and achievements in research and healthcare. In addition to five floors of basic research that will focus on cancer treatments such as non-toxic therapies, there is also be space for preventive medicine and a conference center.