Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research - PAVIR

07/02/2026

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of the Veterans who have helped shape our nation's history. We are proud to support research that advances the health and wellbeing of those who have served. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day weekend! ✨

05/19/2026

PAVIR is proud to support the groundbreaking work of VA Palo Alto's outstanding research community.

We are especially grateful to Dr. Mark Zhang DO, MMSc, FMXR and Dr. Grant Huang for engaging with us to kick off this year's local Research & Innovation Week. Their thoughtful reflections of "our why" paired with a highlight reel of VAPAHCS researchers' remarkable accomplishments, set an inspiring tone for the days ahead.

Many thanks to Drs. Jennifer Lee, MD, PhD, MBA, Lawrence Leung, Donna Zulman, Todd Wagner, and Shri Nallamshetty MD for sharing why VA remains one of the best - if not THE best - places to conduct research. Their insights on breaking down siloes to advance Veteran care and investing in the future of VA research were both timely and energizing.

Major kudos Neil Kalwani, Windy McNerney, and Celina Yong for offering a compelling glimpse into VAPAHCS's future in research.

Here’s to a week of inspiration, connection, and forward momentum as we continue Launching into the Future of Veterans’ Care.

📍 Join us at the Farmers’ Market Takeover
🗓️ Wednesday, May 20 | 11 AM – 1 PM

04/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Fearon and the ALL_RISE study team on their recent publication in the New England Journal of Medicine: “Advancing Cath Lab Results with FFRangio Coronary Physiology Assessment: The ALL-RISE Randomized Trial.”

This important work highlights how innovative approaches like FFRangio can streamline care while maintaining strong clinical outcomes, an exciting advancement for patients and providers alike.

VAPAHCS is proud to have been a top enroller in this trial and honored to play a role in advancing the future of cardiovascular care. 👏

Assessing intermediate coronary lesions with an intracoronary pressure wire improves clinical outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). H...

02/20/2026

🐾 Special guest at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System today! Meet Wilbur, a service pup in training for the PAWS Pilot Program.
VAPAHCS is proud to be one of five nationwide PAWS Pilot Sites, supporting Veterans with PTSD by engaging them in training future service dogs. 💙
Learn more: https://www.va.gov/palo-alto-health-care/programs/service-animals/puppies-assisting-wounded-service-members-paws/

12/20/2025

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season! We hope you all enjoy a restful break with family and friends.