Transdisciplinary Neurosciences Building
Neurosciences research is critical to achieving VCU’s goals for national prominence. However, neuroscience investigators across both campuses reside in more than 20 different locations that comprise over 200,000 square feet of space. This makes collaboration challenging and reduces efficient use of shared resources and equipment. Moreover, many of these facilities are outdated, unable to accommodate even current needs, and are not viable options (either functionally or financially) for continued expensive renovations. A new building for transdisciplinary neuroscience is critical to recruitment and retention of top talent to promote collaborative, interdisciplinary research. It will provide space to co-locate neuroscience research, provide flexibility for future growth and help decant space in Sanger Hall and McGuire Annex. This building needs to be in proximity to clinical services and the hospital to fully embrace its role in facilitating translational research at VCU.
Project Status: Pre-planning phase of study
Location: A possible location is the north side of Leigh Street between 8th and 9th streets. Location options are being explored.
Where it is on the Six-Year Capital Plan: Second Biennium (2022-2024)
Estimated Timeline: Depends on funding approval
Funding Source: VCU will request funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia
Pre-planning Consultants: Ayers Saint Gross, Jacobs (Laboratory)
It is important to note that undertaking a pre-planning study does not guarantee that a particular project will come to fruition. Issues such as funding availability or a shift in priorities can delay or even cancel a project from becoming a reality.
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