Venue & Travel

Everything you need to know about getting to RAIIDIUS 2026.

Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center

Address

VEC
104 Haven Ave
New York, NY

About the Venue

The Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center is a state-of-the-art medical education facility at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The building features modern lecture halls, collaboration spaces, and full accessibility accommodations.

Getting Here

By Subway

1 or C Train: 168th Street station

A Train: 175th Street station

~5-10 minute walk from the station to the venue.

By Bus

M4 Bus: Stops on Fort Washington Ave

M98, M100: Stops nearby on Broadway

Multiple bus routes serve the Washington Heights area.

By Car

Parking: Limited street parking; garage parking available nearby

We recommend public transportation when possible. Rideshare services drop off on Haven Ave.

Campus Navigation

The Vagelos Education Center is located on Haven Avenue, between 171st and 172nd Streets. Enter through the main entrance on Haven Ave. Room VEC 401 is on the 4th floor; elevators and stairs are available in the main lobby. Signs will direct you to the RAIIDIUS registration desk on the day of the event.

Accessibility

The Vagelos Education Center is fully accessible. Features include:

Wheelchair-accessible entrances and elevators
Accessible restrooms on all floors
Hearing loop systems in lecture halls
Reserved seating for attendees with mobility needs

If you require specific accommodations, please indicate this during registration or contact us at raiidius@cumc.columbia.edu

Nearby Accommodations

Hotels

The Edge Hotel

514 W 168th St, New York, NY

Hotels in Midtown

~30 min subway ride to venue

Dining

Washington Heights offers diverse dining options. Broadway and Fort Washington Avenue have numerous restaurants within walking distance.