Dr. Eric Lowe Named Chair of Pediatrics

Dr. Eric Lowe, a pediatric oncologist at CHKD, has been named chair of pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School, part of the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University. Dr. Lowe’s role has also expanded at CHKD. As our new chief clinical academic officer, he will oversee educational and research activities throughout CHKD Health System.

Dr. Lowe follows Dr. C.W. Gowen, who retired in 2024 following a 33-year medical career as a CHKD neonatologist, serving 10 years as chair of pediatrics at EVMS and senior vice president for academic affairs at CHKD. Dr. Lowe will continue to care for patients and pursue his research activities in addition to these new responsibilities. Throughout his time at CHKD and EVMS, Dr. Lowe has also been an active educator and mentor. In addition to lecturing, he has been a supervising physician for medical students and pediatric residents in their hematology and oncology rotations. Dr. Lowe has mentored medical residents since 2007, many of whom have followed in his footsteps, devoting their careers to caring for children with cancer.