The Vontz Center for Molecular Studies, a Frank Gehry design, serves as the gateway to the Academic Health Center. Not only is the design of this research building stunning, but the work taking place in its laboratories is transforming fundamental biomedical understanding.

The UC Metabolic Diseases Institute (MDI) was created to foster excellence in biomedical research from basic science to translational medicine and facilitate collaboration among academic and industrial researchers. Work at the Metabolic Diseases Institute is primarily focused on the genetic, molecular, cellular and physiologic mechanisms of metabolic disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, cancer and cardiovascular disease. The MDI on UC’s Reading Campus is host to numerous research activities for the department.

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is a federal, government-operated acute care hospital with an annual emergency department volume exceeding 22,000 visits.

• It has earned a 5-star CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, reflecting excellence in patient care and outcomes.
• The medical center is recognized for strong performance in surgical care improvement, including timely antibiotic administration and high rates of preventive care measures such as smoking cessation counseling and vaccinations.
• The facility supports over 200 research projects across diverse fields, including infectious disease, autoimmune disorders, cardiology, diabetes, pulmonary diseases, neurology, and psychiatry.

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, a nonprofit academic medical center established in 1883, is one of the oldest and most distinguished pediatric hospitals in the United States, ranking as one of the top three pediatric hospitals in the country.

• 66,500 visits to the Emergency Department annually
• Pediatric level one trauma center
• Staffed 24 hours a day by fellowship-trained Pediatric Emergency Physicians
• International reputation for patient care, education and outreach
• An additional suburban community pediatric experience for senior residents at CCHMC-affiliated Liberty campus, 20 miles from CCHMC.
• Clinicians and researchers at CCHMC have academic appointments to the UC College of Medicine.

The Medical Sciences Building (MSB), built in 1974, has long been home to UC's College of Medicine. The MSB houses College of Medicine laboratories and office and classroom space as well as Kresge Auditiorum. The medical bookstore and Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library span the space between the MSB and CARE/Crawley Building. 

The Mount Reid Pavilion, opened in 1951, houses the Anesthesia Administrative offices. The UC Simulation Center is also located in the Medical Sciences Building.