Academic space at BCH Oakland is located throughout the hospital, and laboratory research is situated almost exclusively at the 5700 MLK Research Building, located at 5700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd in Oakland, which is a few blocks away from the main hospital. The 5700 MLK Research Building provides 80,000 square feet of laboratory and other research space. All space at BCH Oakland is managed and controlled by the Hospital Space Committee, which is chaired by the BCH Oakland Vice President of Ancillary and Support Services. Research space requests are first reviewed by the Academic Space Committee, which then recommends to the Hospital Space Committee whether to approve or decline the request.
All space requests should be directed to the Chair of Pediatrics, effective July 1, 2025.
Operational Guidance
The Department of Pediatrics provides operational guidance for occupants of the 5700 MLK Research Building, which facilitates understanding and processes related to who to contact for building management assistance, how to bring on volunteers and visitors, security access, procurement, and many other related issues.