HCAR - Hershey Center for Applied Research. South Centrals Pennsylvania's Premier Research Park Located Adjacent to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine.

History

Members of the Pennsylvania life sciences and economic development community broke ground on the Hershey Center for Applied Research (HCAR) on April 19, 2006. One year later — Spring 2007 — marked the completion of building one, 1214 Research Boulevard. When 1214 Research Boulevard of HCAR opened its doors in May 2007, it also opened up the opportunity for the central Pennsylvania region to foster business and innovation in the medical research and life sciences sectors. HCAR's facility offers business and research resources, including wet and dry labs, office space, conference rooms and shared amenities through Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine. Strategically positioned as a hub for biotechnology and life sciences activity, HCAR provides a superior facility and a collaborative working environment for the advancement of medical and life sciences and high technology research and commercialization.