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February 20, 2007

On February 28, EVMS will dedicate its newly renovated research facilities for the Department of Pediatrics. A dedication ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m., with open house activities throughout the day. See below for the schedule of events. 

The renovated facilities are home to several nationally renowned research programs developed by the Department of Pediatrics. Basic science research, clinical trials, and community health initiatives developed by faculty located within the building have made major contributions to reducing infectious diseases and increasing immunizations that have improved child health in Hampton Roads and throughout the world, including the development of a new vaccine that was named "the best medical research in 2006" by the internationally renowned medical journal Lancet.

EVMS has launched a new initiative to expand basic science and clinical research in four areas where our community has significant health needs: cancer and infectious diseases; diabetes, obesity, and metabolic disorders; women's health and infant development; and heart and vascular disease. The Department of Pediatrics' nationally recognized research, education, and clinical programs are central to all four of these exciting new initiatives.

Research facilities for the Department of Pediatrics are located at 855 W. Brambleton Avenue (the same building that houses the Strelitz Diabetes Institutes). The Department of Pediatrics entrance is on the Riverview side of the building. Free event parking will be available.  See our map for location, parking, and shuttle information (300k ).

The newly renovated research space for the Department of Pediatrics is one initiative in a campus-wide renovation project that Eastern Virginia Medical School launched in the summer of 2006. Stay tuned for future advances, including improvements to the EVMS Jones Institute, EVMS Hofheimer Hall, and EVMS Fairfax Hall. Once renovations are complete, EVMS Fairfax Hall will be renamed in memory of Dr. Mason C. Andrews.

RSVP online for the various Dedication Events

Healthy Coalitions, Healthy Kids

12 noon - 1 p.m. Join Fran D. Butterfoss, Ph.D., EVMS Foundation Chair in Pediatrics, and her colleagues in the Division of Behavioral Research and Community Health for an informal presentation focusing on improving children's health in Hampton Roads. Dr. Butterfoss has literally "written the book" on how to build effective coalitions that improve community health, allowing other cities and regions to learn from the success of Hampton Roads' nationally recognized Coalition for Infant and Child Health. Exciting local research and educational initiatives from innovative faculty in the Department of Pediatrics will be showcased as well. Share your insights on the challenges and opportunities for the children of our community. Lunch will be served.

Dedication Ceremony

5:30 p.m. - Join EVMS President Harry Lester, Dean Gerald Pepe, and Dr. Donald Lewis, Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics, for a brief ceremony.  Plan to come early or stay late for a tour during our open house (see below).  Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Open House

3 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Come early to the Dedication Ceremony, or stay late! Visit our research labs and meet the physicians and scientists who are conducting basic science research in pediatrics. Learn about the new treatments tested by our Clinical Research Unit — including the study that was named the "best medical research in 2006" by the internationally renowned medical journal Lancet. Learn more about ongoing community health initiatives in the areas of immunization, asthma, school safety, obesity, parenting, alcohol/substance abuse, and infant safety seat awareness. Heavy hors d'oeuvres.

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