BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The state's first cell and gene therapy hub is right here in Buffalo. Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the opening of the $98 million Roswell Park GMP Engineering and Cell Manufacturing Facility Monday. The facility is expected to help support the research and development of life-saving therapies, create new jobs and establish Roswell as one of the country's premier cell therapy institutions, the governor's office said in a release. NYS, Roswell Park announce $98M expansion of cell and gene therapy research facility Cell and gene therapy has been found to help patients with certain types of blood-based malignancies in early successes. Researchers are hoping to eventually target common solid tumors in the breast, colon and lung with the new therapy. "This opening of the first of two CGT hubs in New York State will attract life science companies, accelerate CGT research in life science companies and our premier academic institutions, and create 21st century jobs, while offering hope to generations of New Yorkers and others who rely on the creation of these cutting-edge treatments," Hochul said. Another 14 specialized clean rooms are expected to be added to Roswell's Therapeutic Cell Production Facility thanks to $30 million from the state. At a total of 20 clean rooms, the facility will be the largest in the nation. Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon said the city is proud to be the home of the new facility. "Thanks to the leadership of Governor Hochul and our partnership with Roswell Park, Buffalo is at the forefront of leading-edge advancements in healthcare, bringing new jobs and economic growth opportunities to our city," Scanlon said. Latest Local News Boil water advisory in place for third day in Warsaw Eastern Hills Mall DMV to close due to lack of heat $24 million grant expected to reduce environmental impact on Chautauqua Lake Aquarium of Niagara announces death of California sea lion New traffic signal to be activated in Amherst Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.