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Excitement is in the Air!🏅 As the world comes together to celebrate the opening ceremonies of the #2024Olympics, #NAVREF is reminded of the power of perseverance, dedication, and the spirit of #passingthetorch to the next generation. These same values resonate deeply with us as we prepare for the 32nd NAVREF Annual Conference, themed 'Passing the Torch!' Secure your seat now at https://lnkd.in/eTRF3QcH

NCIRE-supported Principal Investigators Drs. Salomeh Keyhani and Carolyn Gibson head new Center for Data to Discovery and Delivery Innovation! NCIRE-supported Principal Investigators Drs. Salomeh Keyhani and Carolyn Gibson will be the Director and Associate Director, respectively, of the Center for Data to Discovery and Delivery Innovation (3DI), a new Health Systems Research Center of Innovation (COIN) funded by the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) through an award from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Research and Development. 3DI is focused on improving health by supporting research and training that advance patient-centered health behavior change. The Center brings together a multidisciplinary group of 25 core investigators from the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). The Center will partner with numerous centers, programs, and institutes across UCSF including the UCSF institute for Health Policy Studies, the UCSF Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education, the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health, and the UCSF UC Berkeley Joint Program in Computational Precision Health. The Center will support quantitative and qualitative methodologic resources, Veteran engagement in all stages of the research process, health services mentorship and training, and a national network focused on fostering collaborations and community around research on behavior change. 3DI will provide much needed infrastructure to advance Health Systems Research and health care transformation within the SFVAHCS, VISN 21, and National VA. VA funds COINs to reward and advance research that has the greatest possible impact on improving Veteran health. Salomeh Keyhani, MD is a primary care provider and UCSF Professor of Medicine based at the SFVAHCS. She is currently leading multiple studies examining the health effects of cannabis and gaps in health care delivery related to cannabis use. Carolyn Gibson, PhD, MPH is a Clinical Research Psychologist at SFVAHCS and Assistant Professor in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. Her research focuses on women’s physical and mental health related to menopause and aging. 

Let's pause to pay tribute and commemorate the 1,789,000 U.S. military personnel who valiantly served and sacrificed during the Korean War. Their unwavering dedication and bravery will never be forgotten. #DMZ #KoreanWar #Veterans

New Insights from the VA Million Veteran Program! 🔍 We're excited to share a groundbreaking study that highlights the immense value of #diversity in #geneticresearch. The #MillionVeteranProgram's analysis of nearly 636,000 #veterans' DNA has uncovered significant genetic associations, emphasizing the importance of including diverse populations in research. Discover how these findings could revolutionize our understanding of genetics and health:

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is celebrating 94 years! Thank you to the millions of VA employees and #Veterans who have served our nation! Find #WorkAtVA and help us continue the legacy today: https://vacareers.va.gov/

Most everyone knows that VA Medical Centers across the country provide outstanding care to our nation's veterans. Did you know that the VA is the nation's largest healthcare system and contributes to clinical knowledge by facilitating large investments in research? This research benefits veterans and the public at large. This research was performed at the #VADurham with a team from IMR (my organization). This important and trailblazing research is just one example of how #VAresearch is advancing medical knowledge in innovative ways. https://lnkd.in/edmHq-6P Amanda De Hoedt #NAVREF #research

We would like to #spotlight a JAMA Network Health Systems & Recruitment article that dropped earlier this month on Prostate Cancer in Transgender Women. The research was done at the Durham VA Health Care System through one of our #members, the Institute For Medical Research, Inc.

Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly, Chief of Research at the VA St. Louis Health Care System and board member of the Veterans Research and Education Foundation of St. Louis, will be featured in a live news program hosted by The Washington Post. This event will bring together experts to discuss the far-reaching impacts of #LongCovid and the ongoing efforts to combat it. 🗓 Date: Thursday, July 25 ⏰ Time: 8:15 a.m. Doors open & coffee networking | 9:00 a.m. Programming begins | 10:30 a.m. Programming concludes 📍 Location: The Washington Post, 1301 K Street, NW, Washington D.C. Featured Speakers include: - Ashwin Vasan, Commissioner, New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene - Ziyad Al-Aly, Chief of Research, VA St. Louis Health Care System - Jaime Seltzer, Scientific Director of #MEAction and Research Scientist, Stanford University - Linda Sprague Martinez, Director, Health Disparities Institute, UConn Health - Chimére L. Sweeney, Long Covid Patient Advocate and Founder & Director, The Black Long Covid Experience 🔗 Registration is required to attend. RSVP here to reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/eiRcjSXN

NCIRE-supported Principal Investigator Dr. Alexander Smith co-authored article in JAGS NCIRE-supported Principal Investigator Dr. Alexander Smith joined his geriatrics research colleagues in co-authoring the clinical investigation “Psychosocial distress among spouses of persons with dementia before and after their partner's death”. The study was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS). Read More: https://lnkd.in/g9c32JzG

🌟 Join Our Leadership Team! 🌟 Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director of Finance and Operations (ADFO) to support the nation's second largest research program of the Veterans Health Administration. Reporting directly to the CEO, the ADFO will oversee complex financial duties, strategic planning, and operations, ensuring alignment with PAVIR's mission to advance Veteran and public health through research. 📝 Key Responsibilities: - Strategic financial planning & projections - Policy harmonization across the Administrative Office - Research administration, IT, facilities, & purchasing oversight 🎁 Benefits: - Comprehensive health, vision, & dental insurance - 401(k) with 6% company match & 3% profit share - Paid holidays, vacation, & sick time - Professional development & wellness programs 📍 Qualifications: - Master's degree or equivalent experience - 7-9 years of leadership & management experience, preferably including research administration - Proven skills in financial analysis, strategic planning, and operations Ready to make a difference? Apply now! 🔗 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/esSDT2cy #Leadership #Finance #Operations #ResearchJobs #VeteransHealth #PAVIR #Hiring