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Children's National Research & Innovation Campus

Virginia Tech and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, in a partnership with Children's National Hospital, occupy 12,000 square feet of space on the hospital's research and innovation campus in Washington, D.C. The campus is located on the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in the northwest section of the city.

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About the Campus

The Children's National Research & Innovation Campus, located on a 12-acre portion of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in the northwest section of Washington, D.C., is the nation's first innovation campus focused on pediatric research

There, Virginia Tech and Children's National researchers collaborate to develop novel treatments for cancer. 

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    Hourigan Lab
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    The Hourigan Lab is focused on bringing precision medicine approaches to the care of patients suffering from the rare, highly-fatal, blood cancer Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

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    Mulvaney Lab
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    The Mulvaney Lab studies cellular signaling pathways and how changes in these pathways contribute to cancer with the goal of translating these findings into meaningful clinical improvements for patient care.

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    Mei Lab
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    The Mei Lab uses computational biology techniques to study the mechanisms of tumor microenvironment remodeling and regulation during metastasis.

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    Ye Lab
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    The Ye lab uses advanced mouse glioma models, multi-omics technologies, cross-species data analysis, and high-resolution imaging to study lab how tumor-associated astrocytes regulate blood vessel function and lipid metabolism within the tumor environment.

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Visiting the Campus

Address:  7144 13th Pl NW, Washington, DC 20012

By train: Amtrak rail service is available daily between Roanoke and Union Station in Washington, D.C.  From Union Station, take the Red Line Metro toward Glenmont to the Takoma station. The campus is a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute ride-share trip from the station.

By air: From Reagan National Airport, take the Yellow Line Metro to Gallery Place, and the Red Line to Takoma Station. The campus is a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute ride-share trip from the station.

Parking: If you drive, parking is available on campus in an LED-lit, 975-space garage.

 

Where to Stay


The Virginia Tech Office of Health Sciences and Technology maintains a pair of furnished, two bedroom apartments near the research and innovation campus. The apartments, at The Vale, located at 6800 Georgia Ave N.W., are available to students on a first come, first served basis. First priority is given to Virginia Tech graduate students.

To stay in one of the apartments, email FBRI_dchousing@vtc.vt.edu for more information, to check availablility, and to complete the occupancy information sheet required by apartment management. 

How close is the CNRIC from the Vale?

The Vale and the CNRIC are quite close – 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk.

Is there parking on-site?

Yes; when you pick up your key, you will be given a parking pass. The parking pass must be displayed at all times while parked on the premises.

How is the apartment furnished and what amenities does it have?

The apartment includes 946 square feet with two bedrooms and two private bathrooms. Two parking spaces are available with each apartment.

The following items are included in each apartment:

  • Full size bed in each bedroom, a desk with chair, small chest of drawers, laundry basket, and a closet with hangers;
  • Smart TV in the shared furnished living room (screen only, no services);
  • Washer and dryer* in shared Mud room
  • Microwave oven, dishwasher*, stove, refrigerator, Keurig*, toaster, dishes, cutlery, basic cookware; (Occupants will need to provide their own dishwasher and washer detergent pods and K-cups)
  • Toilet paper, facial tissues, dish soap, paper towels, basic household cleaning products and supplies;
  • Basic linens – pillows, sheets and towels.
  • Iron and ironing board

The building also features a resort-style saltwater pool and cabanas, state-of-the-art fitness center, tranquil yoga studio, and social clubroom

How far is the nearest grocery store and pharmacy?
  • Safeway grocery and CVS pharmacy are both located 0.2 miles from the Vale on Georgia Ave. (6500 block).
  • Walmart is located 0.75 miles from the Vale on Georgia Ave. (5900 block).
  • Target is located 1 mile from the Vale on Georgia Ave. (7800 block)

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