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Available Technologies: Proteomics capabilities to detect and validate infections and prognostic response toinfection Novel, third-generation antisense technology. This technology has proven to be a safeand effective approach in veterinary and human applications. The development of thistechnology, from genomic sequence selection to a therapeutic product, has beenestablished on a proof-of-concept basis Vaccine platforms and immune system function. The evaluation of novel vaccinesagainst influenza are ongoing Bioinformatics, epidemiology, and biostatistics infrastructuresThese resources place the Center at the cutting edge for developing interventions anddiagnostics for the biodefense threat.THE SLEEP DISORDERS CENTERThe Division of Sleep Medicine is a joint program of Eastern Virginia Medical School andSentara Norfolk General Hospital. We have helped patients with sleep problems since 1980. In1986, we became the first Center in Virginia, and the second one on the east coast, to beaccredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.We provide the full range of diagnostic services and treatment for sleep disorders. The Divisionof Sleep Medicine is staffed by medical professionals who specialize in the diagnosis andtreatment of such sleep disorders, particularly snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia and restless legssyndrome.We also conduct research on normal sleepers and those with sleep problems. We have testedmost sleeping pills marketed today. In addition, we conduct driving simulation research toevaluate sleepiness and highway safety.THE STRELITZ DIABETES CENTERThe EVMS Strelitz Diabetes Center (SDC) in Norfolk, Virginia, is comprised of a renownedinternational team of endocrinology experts – clinical providers, scientists and educators –working to find the cure for diabetes and to prevent the debilitating complications of neuropathyand cardiovascular disease. We are committed to improving quality of life for patients withdiabetes and other metabolic disorders by developing innovative methods for treatment anddiagnosis.Our MissionImprove the quality of life for individuals with diabetes and other metabolic and hormonedisorders (thyroid, pituitary, adrenal disease, osteoporosis, elevated cholesterol, andneuro-endocrine tumors) by developing innovative methods for treatment and diagnosis.Engage in new and innovative diabetes research to find a cure and prevent thedebilitating complications of diabetes, especially diabetic neuropathy (diabetes-relatednerve damage) and cardiovascular disease.146