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NCIRE - Northern California Institute for Research and Education, Inc. 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. Through new technologies, novel scientific insights, and international clinical collaborations, we strive to set a new standard of health care for veterans and military personnel.

The latest issue of the Details News Awards (DNA) Newsletter, Volume 31 Summer 2026, is here! You may read this and past...
06/18/2026

The latest issue of the Details News Awards (DNA) Newsletter, Volume 31 Summer 2026, is here!

You may read this and past DNA issues on our revamped website at www.ncire.org. Click the “Resources” tab.

Many thanks to our exceptional contributors of the Summer 2026 Newsletter: Dan Kelly, MD, MPH, PhD, Lynn Pulliam, MS, PhD, and Daniel Bikle, MD, PhD. We are grateful for the interviews and their commitment to research at SFVAHCS. We bid farewell and congratulate Drs. Pulliam and Bikle as they transition to retirement.

The Veterans Affairs’ Whole Health Approach for Chronic Pain Management: The wHOPE Randomized Clinical TrialChronic pain...
06/17/2026

The Veterans Affairs’ Whole Health Approach for Chronic Pain Management: The wHOPE Randomized Clinical Trial

Chronic pain is a leading disability among military Veterans, affecting up to 50 percent of those who served. Veterans are also up to 40 percent more likely to suffer from severe, persistent pain than the general civilian population.

To address this prevalence, in 2016 Congress mandated the Whole Health approach for patients with chronic pain receiving care in VA hospitals.

To test its benefits, Dr. Karen Seal, NCIRE Board Member, and her colleagues conducted a randomized clinical trial involving six VA health systems in the US enrolled participants between September 18, 2020, and January 19, 2024. The final follow-up occurred on January 27, 2025.

The trial results were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Read it here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2848379

June 14th marks the 251st birthday of the United States Army.Considered America’s first national institution, the U.S. A...
06/14/2026

June 14th marks the 251st birthday of the United States Army.

Considered America’s first national institution, the U.S. Army had its birth in 1775 as the Continental Army.

NCIRE honors the long history of the U.S. Army and thanks its members and Veterans for their service and sacrifice. Happy Birthday U.S. Army!

https://www.army.mil/1775/

Theresa Allison Presents “Whole Person Approaches to Brain Health”Dr. Theresa Allison is presenting "Whole Person Approa...
06/10/2026

Theresa Allison Presents “Whole Person Approaches to Brain Health”

Dr. Theresa Allison is presenting "Whole Person Approaches to Brain Health" on Thursday, June 11th at the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living as part of the Golden Hour Series, Illuminating Ideas That Shape How We Age.

Utilizing her unique background as a family physician, geriatrician and ethnomusicologist, Dr. Allison will share how music, spirituality, creativity, art, and social connection can play a powerful role in supporting people living with dementia and those who care for them.

To learn more about Dr. Allison’s research visit https://www.ncire.org/ncire-investigators

This June, PTSD Awareness Month, NCIRE joins the effort to raise mindfulness about the condition and its impact on the c...
06/05/2026

This June, PTSD Awareness Month, NCIRE joins the effort to raise mindfulness about the condition and its impact on the community.

PTSD is more common among Veterans than civilians. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), at some point in their life, 7% of Veterans will be impacted with PTSD. The good news is that there are effective treatments for PTSD.

The VA is the world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress. NCIRE is honored to support PTSD research by Principal Investigators Drs. Anne Richards, Beth Cohen, Sabra Inslicht, Shira Maguen, Susanne G. Mueller, Rachel Ranney, and NCIRE Board Members Drs. Thomas Neylan and Karen Seal.

Learn more about PTSD and the VA’s support for Veterans and their loved ones: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/index.asp

Dr. Alexander K. Smith named Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietyNCIRE congratulates Dr....
06/04/2026

Dr. Alexander K. Smith named Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

NCIRE congratulates Dr. Alexander K. Smith for his new appointment as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS).

In this role, Dr. Smith will help guide the journal’s mission to publish high-impact research, inform clinical practice, and shape policy in geriatrics. JAGS is widely recognized as a premier forum for disseminating evidence that supports high-quality, person-centered care for aging populations.

Read more: https://www.americangeriatrics.org/media-center/news/ags-announces-new-editors-chief-journal-american-geriatrics-society

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month—an important time to recognize the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and other d...
06/02/2026

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month—an important time to recognize the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, including approximately 7.4 million adults over 65. Globally, over 55 million people are affected.

NCIRE extends its appreciation to Principal Investigators—Drs. Michael Weiner, Duygu Tosun Turgut, Deborah Barnes, Miriam Ashford—and Board Member Dr. Kristine Yaffe. Their research advances understanding, care, and treatment for Alzheimer’s and related dementias, improving outcomes for Veterans and their families.

Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care at Veterans Affairs: https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Alzheimers_and_Dementia_Care.asp

Alexander K. Smith published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietyLoneliness and social isolation are common...
05/29/2026

Alexander K. Smith published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Loneliness and social isolation are common factors at the end-of-life and can be detrimental to quality of life for older patients.

Dr. Alexander K. Smith and his colleagues investigated the association between symptoms and end-of-life loneliness and social isolation that could help inform targeted interventions.

Their study titled, "End-of-Life Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Symptom Burden: A Nationally-Representative Study", was co- published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Read it here: https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.70398

This Memorial Day we proudly honor our members of the United States Military who died in service to our country. You pai...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day we proudly honor our members of the United States Military who died in service to our country. You paid the ultimate price, selflessly laying down your life for a cause greater than yourself.

May you be revered on this day of honor during a national moment of remembrance 3:00 p.m. local time. Your sacrifice is forever etched in the tomes of freedom.
NCIRE thanks you for your service.

https://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/

On May 20th, International Clinical Trials Day commemorates the day that James Lind began the first randomized clinical ...
05/20/2026

On May 20th, International Clinical Trials Day commemorates the day that James Lind began the first randomized clinical trial in 1747 aboard the HMS Salisbury of Britain’s Royal Navy.

In the world of clinical research, the path forward is forged through the relentless pursuit of knowledge, an exacting application of best practices, and an unwavering commitment to championing patient well-being. This is the work of clinical research professionals.

NCIRE is proud to be a part of the long history of clinic research by supporting a world-class biomedical research program conducted by nearly 200 Principal Investigators with dual appointments at the San Francisco VA Health Care System and the University of California, San Francisco and the vital contributions they make to world health.

For more information about NCIRE-supported research, visit https://www.ncire.org/researchers.

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