Joslin... On the Move!
Transforming to meet the future of diabetes research and care
Joslin Diabetes Relocation
Great institutions are constantly changing and adapting. And that includes us. Joslin is transforming to meet the future of diabetes research and care and the very different modern space requirements to meet those needs. Joslin moved from 81 Bay State Road to the Baker clinic – then to Deaconess Hospital – then to One Joslin Place and our current home. Now, Joslin is on the move again.
In early 2025, Joslin’s basic science research labs will be relocated to state-of-the-art space at the Center for Life Sciences. The proximity to Harvard Medical School and the diverse community of research colleagues in the building will be a catalyst for innovation and collaboration.
In 2026, our clinics will move into specially designed space on the first and second floors of the Shapiro Building on the East Campus of BIDMC. This location has ready access to an onsite pharmacy, lab and parking and is also connected by an internal walkway to the Center for Life Sciences, reinforcing our intention to remain a vibrant and cohesive Joslin community.
We are excited about what the future will bring. Joslin is indeed on the move – accelerating our efforts in research, prevention and treatment. Our footprint is changing but what will never change is our mission – a world without diabetes and its complications.
Frequently Asked Questions
All of Joslin’s clinics, including the Adult Diabetes clinic and Joslin’s Pediatric and Eye clinics, as well as our Clinical Research Center, support and administrative staff, will move in early 2026.
The Adult Diabetes Clinic (including Kidney & Hypertension, Education and Behavioral Health) and Pediatrics (including the pediatric playroom, and the adolescent and Young Adult clinics), will be located just off the Shapiro main lobby on the first floor, and across from the Beth Israel Lahey Health Pharmacy where Joslin patients can get their prescriptions filled. The Beetham Eye Institute will be on the second floor of the same building (Shapiro) and a set of elevators and stairs are nearby to easily access the eye clinic.
Yes, you will see your same care team in the new clinic space.
Our relocation creates an opportunity for Joslin’s Clinics and Research labs to move into modern, newly renovated spaces. Our clinics will occupy prime spaces on the first and second floors of the Shapiro Building on BIDMC’s East Campus.
Joslin’s current location will become the site of a proposed new cancer hospital that is part of a collaboration among BIDMC, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians. The project is currently undergoing regulatory reviews.
The new Joslin Clinic (1st floor Shapiro building at BIDMC) will include laboratory services, which is where you will receive bloodwork.
Joslin patients will enjoy the benefits of additional parking options at BIDMC. There is a garage under the Shapiro Building, which is accessible from Binney Street, just off Longwood Avenue. The Shapiro Building also has valet parking service at the Binney Street entrance to the building. Elevators and stairs to the first floor are just inside that entrance.
There are also several nearby garages for your parking convenience.
