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NCIRE – Northern California Institute for Research and Education, Inc. has one mission and one goal: Veterans' Health. We are the leading nonprofit research institute in the United States devoted to advancing Veterans' health research.
Dr. Rebecca Sudore’s UCSF PREPARE program, received a $65,000 grant from the Stupski Foundation to support a 3-year project (2026-2028) aimed at optimizing advance care planning practices at Alameda Health System.

Learn more about the PREPARE program: geriatrics.ucsf.edu/innovations/...
November 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Congratulations Dr. Duygu Tosun-Turgut and her research team for being named semifinalist for the Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative (AD Data Initiative) $1 million Alzheimer's Insights AI Prize.
www.alzheimersdata.org/alzinsights-...
November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This month, we shine a light on the millions of people living with diabetes and the importance of education, prevention, and support. Veterans are at increased risk for type 2 diabetes.

Learn more: www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/LivingWith/D...
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Drs. Michell Estrella, Michael Shlipak, and Teresa Chen co-published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
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November 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Drs. Alexander K. Smith and Kenneth E. Covinsky co-published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine
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November 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
In November, we honor the military families who make the U.S. Armed Forces strong and recognize the commitment and dedication these families make. NCIRE is thankful to the military families in the U.S. and stationed abroad.

Learn more: www.military.com/military-fam...
November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
On Veterans Day, we honor the commitment and sacrifices of the brave service members who answered the call of duty to protect and serve our nation and the world.

Learn more about how NCIRE honors our Veterans by advancing Veterans’ Health: www.ncire.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:19 AM
On the 250th Birthday of the Marine Corps, we honor the legacy, courage, and unwavering commitment of the Marines—past and present— thank you for your service and sacrifice. Semper Fidelis!
www.marines.com/about-the-ma...
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the estimated 7 million Americans aged 65 and older living with the disease.
Learn how you can help make a difference: www.brainhealthregistry.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This month, we honor the strength of Veterans affected by lung cancer and raise awareness about the importance of early detection and prevention. Veterans may face higher risks due to service-related exposures.

www.prevention.va.gov/preventing_d...
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the disease and its impact on individuals and communities. To learn more about COPD, visit the VA's Veterans Health Library: www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/142,82431_VA
November 3, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Dr. Shira Maguen co-publishes study that explores the link between moral injury and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among US military veterans, healthcare workers, and first responders.
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
October 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
October 26th honors all service members who have been deployed in service of our country and acknowledges the sacrifices that military families make during deployment.
NCIRE is grateful for all who answered the call to protect and preserve freedom.
October 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Academic and Research Leader Dr. Carl Grunfeld to be honored on October 29. He steps down after 48 years of federal leadership and academic research. His legacy includes crucial observations with conditions HIV and rheumatoid arthritis.
Read more:
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October 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Drs. Michael Steinman and John Boscardin co-published article titled “Loop diuretics and subsequent use of urinary symptom medications in older adults: evaluation of a possible prescribing cascade”.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Drs. John Boscardin, Alexander K. Smith, & Sei Lee co-published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association: “A Multi-Outcome Prognostic Model for Community-Dwelling Older Adults Admitted to Skilled Nursing Facilities for Post-Acute Care”.
www.jamda.com/article/S152...
October 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
National Emergency Nurse’s Week, October 12-18, honors ER nurses across the country. NCIRE recognizes and appreciates our emergency nurses who are dedicated to caring for us and our families.
Learn more: www.va.gov/nursing/
October 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
NCIRE congratulates Dr. Shira Maguen for receiving the Robert S. Laufer Memorial Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies at its 41st Annual Meeting, in Baltimore, Maryland, September 17-20, 2025!
October 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The Fall Issue Details News Awards (DNA) Newsletter is here!
With our 28th volume, we have remarkable contributors for the Fall 2025 Newsletter: Elaine Tseng, MD, and Katherine Hoggatt, PhD, MPH. We appreciate their willingness to highlight their research.

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October 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
NCIRE joins the VA in highlighting Mental Health this Mental Health Awareness Week, October 5-11. NCIRE is thankful to the Research Community dedicated to investigating such conditions. Learn more about Mental Health Services provided by the VA: www.mentalhealth.va.gov
October 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Study led by Dr. Kelly Wentworth seeks to understand the contributions of cellular mosaicism and the effects of variant-bearing cells on the surrounding microenvironment in skeletal development using fibrous dysplasia.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
October 2, 2025 at 11:40 PM
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NCIRE thanks those in the Research Community who work tirelessly to treat and investigate Breast Cancer. For resources and information on Breast Health services provided by Veterans Affairs visit www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH...
October 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Dr. Robert Nissenson co-authored study titled “Blockade of Gi Signaling Enhances the Anabolic Effect of Parathyroid Hormone in Female Mice”, published in the journal Calcified Tissue International.
Read More: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
September 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
NCIRE thanks the research administrators of the San Francisco VA Health Care System and University of California, San Francisco Research Community for their part in advancing medical research that improves the lives of our Veterans and the community at large!
Learn More: www.research.va.gov
September 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Congratulations Dr. Phyllis Tien and her research team for receiving a five-year funded award for the project “Stimulant and Polysubstance use, Inflammation and Sex Effects on Myocardial Disease in HIV (SPISE)”.
September 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM