Scripps Florida is a state-of-the-art biomedical research institute located in Jupiter, Florida (Palm Beach County) on the campus of Florida Atlantic University (FAU). ?Researchers at Scripps Florida focus on basic biomedical science, drug discovery, and the application of the latest research technology to the drug discovery process. ?Currently more than 170 researchers and support staff are working in two temporary facilities(74,000 square feet of lab space) on FAU.?Expansion into a 350,000 square foot, three-building permanent complex is projected for early 2009.