NCIRE - Northern California Institute for Research and Education, Inc.

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.

NCIRE congratulates Dr. Sunny Wang, recipient of the Veterans Integrated Service Network 21's Chief Medical Officer C4 a...
02/06/2026

NCIRE congratulates Dr. Sunny Wang, recipient of the Veterans Integrated Service Network 21's Chief Medical Officer C4 award!

C4 stands for Commitment, Courage, and Compassion Champion.

Nominated by Dr. Quy Tran, Dr. Wang, Chief of Hematology/Oncology for the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), was recognized for leading the lung cancer treatment efforts at SFVAHCS.

Read More: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dr-sunny-wang-recipient-chief-medical-officers-c4-award-ncire-qytzc

February is American Heart Health Month, a time when all people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. ...
02/06/2026

February is American Heart Health Month, a time when all people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health.

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of Americans, and the leading cause of hospitalization in the VA health care system. It is also a major cause of disability.

Heart Health Month also includes:
• Heart Failure Awareness Week (U.S.), February 8th-14th, especially focuses on the heart health of our elderly and Veteran population.
• National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, February 22nd, raises awareness about heart valve disease — its risk factors, symptoms, detection, and treatment — to reduce the burden of the disease.

NCIRE supports cardiovascular research Investigators: Drs. Jorge Kizer, Joseph Yang, Kendrick Shunk, Paul Simpson, John Teerlink, Neal Yuan, and Kendrick Shunk and Jeffrey Zimmet, whose research continues to set the pace for cardiovascular health care.

Learn how you can be heart smart today: https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY/overviews/heart-health.asp

NCIRE Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™ AgainNCIRE is proud to announce that we have once again achieved Great P...
02/04/2026

NCIRE Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™ Again

NCIRE is proud to announce that we have once again achieved Great Place to Work® Certification™, a globally recognized benchmark for workplace culture and employee experience.

This certification is based entirely on feedback from our Team, affirming that our commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and respect continues to thrive. It reflects the resilience of our team and the strength of our collaborative culture—even in the face of adversity.

At NCIRE, our people are at the heart of our mission. Together, we create an environment where innovation and excellence flourish.
See how we rated: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7080993

Congratulations to our entire NCIRE Team! This achievement belongs to all of our employees and underscores the incredible work you do every day. Interested in joining this amazing organization? Visit us at www.ncire.org.

On February 4th, World Cancer Day, part of National Cancer Prevention Month, NCIRE joins the world community in the ongo...
02/04/2026

On February 4th, World Cancer Day, part of National Cancer Prevention Month, NCIRE joins the world community in the ongoing fight against cancer and the vital need for national cancer research support.

World Cancer Day and National Cancer Prevention Month aims to save millions of lives each year through education, raising awareness, and by pressing governments to uphold funding avenues and opportunities for cancer research and support preventative health care and cancer screenings. This is also a time to inspire individuals across the world to take action and as well as monitor the health of themselves and their loved ones.

NCIRE celebrates its supported oncology research Investigators: Drs. Sunny Wang, Franklin Huang, Li-Wen Huang, Daniel Kwon, Alison Rustagi and Matthew Cooperberg, whose tireless research efforts bring us closer to a cancer-free world.

Learn More: https://www.worldcancerday.org/

Rebecca Sudore Publishes Advance Care Planning Trial in Annals of Internal MedicineAdvance care planning (ACP) can impro...
02/03/2026

Rebecca Sudore Publishes Advance Care Planning Trial in Annals of Internal Medicine

Advance care planning (ACP) can improve communication of patients' preferences in their care but is often underutilized in health systems.

Rebecca Sudore, MD, and colleagues conducted a trial across 50 clinics in 3 University of California health systems to compare approaches in increasing the use of ACP for seriously ill patients.

The trial, titled “Interventions to Improve Advance Care Planning Documentation in the Electronic Health Record”, was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Read more: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41285010/

Chronic Inflammation and Altered Immune Responses in LongCOVID Associate with Neurological Manifestations and Accelerate...
01/30/2026

Chronic Inflammation and Altered Immune Responses in LongCOVID Associate with Neurological Manifestations and Accelerated Aging

Long after the lungs clear and coughs subside, there is a subgroup people who were infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) who manifest lingering sequelae (LongC), with neurological symptoms (nLongC).

Drs. Lynn Pulliam and Judith M. Ford coauthored a study that examined the neurological effects of the cognitive dysfunction of nLongC, known has “brain fog”.

You can read the study here: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/23/1875

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can cause blindness.Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for Veterans ove...
01/21/2026

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can cause blindness.

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for Veterans over 60. But blindness from glaucoma can often be prevented with early detection and treatment. This makes January a perfect time to remind all Veterans to act now to prevent this disease.

During National Glaucoma Awareness Month, in January, NCIRE reminds everyone to prioritize regular eye exams and show support for those suffering from the disease. NCIRE is proud to support the ophthalmology research of Dr. Frank Brodie.

Learn more: https://www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/3,83446
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-glaucoma

NCIRE Welcomes New Board Member!The Northern California Institute for Research and Education, Inc. (NCIRE) is excited to...
01/20/2026

NCIRE Welcomes New Board Member!

The Northern California Institute for Research and Education, Inc. (NCIRE) is excited to welcome new Board member: Dr. Heather E. Nye!

Dr. Nye Chief of Medicine at SFVAHCS. She is Professor and Vice Chair, and the Marvin H. Sleisenger Endowed Chair in the Department of Medicine at UCSF. She received her MD PhD from Yale School of Medicine & the Department of Pharmacology then completed a combined residency program in medicine and pediatrics at the Harvard Combined Med-Peds Program. She has practiced as a clinician educator within UCSF and SFVAHCS hospital medicine groups since 2003.

Learn more about Dr. Heather E. Nye, and our full Board of Directors: https://www.ncire.org/board-of-directors

On January 19th, NCIRE celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and Civil Rights legacy. Dr. King’s birthday pro...
01/19/2026

On January 19th, NCIRE celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and Civil Rights legacy. Dr. King’s birthday provides an opportunity for all Americans to help improve their communities as a National Day of Service.

NCIRE joins the call to invest in our communities though our continued mission to improve the health and well-being of Veterans and the general public by supporting a world-class biomedical research program conducted by UCSF faculty at the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS).

Learn how you may help support your community through Veterans’ health research: https://www.ncire.org/donation

In January, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, NCIRE joins the endeavor to increase public knowledge of cervical health an...
01/16/2026

In January, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, NCIRE joins the endeavor to increase public knowledge of cervical health and the importance of getting regular screenings. In 2025, the American Cancer Society estimated 13,360 to 13,820 new cases of invasive cervical cancer, with about 4,000 to 4,360 deaths, primarily preventable through HPV vaccination and regular screenings like Pap tests. Depending on age and current health, screening is recommended every three or five years. Have a discussion with your health care provider to determine a recommended screening schedule.

Learn more:
https://www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/Encyclopedia/142,85195_VA
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/cervical-cancer/about/key-statistics.html

Let’s start the new year with the gift of life!Blood donations often decrease in the winter months with inclement weathe...
01/14/2026

Let’s start the new year with the gift of life!

Blood donations often decrease in the winter months with inclement weather conditions, and that increases the demand for donations of blood and platelets. Blood donation is safer than ever before and saves lives. The American Red Cross and Blood Banks of America encourage everyone who can donate to continue their donations. For those who have never donated, you can check your eligibility to donate and make an appointment through the American Red Cross website at https://www.redcrossblood.org/

This National Blood Donor Month, NCIRE encourages all who are eligible to donate blood, not only this month but throughout the year.

Prevalence of Exposures and Moral Injury in First RespondersWorkers in high-stakes occupations, such as first responders...
01/05/2026

Prevalence of Exposures and Moral Injury in First Responders

Workers in high-stakes occupations, such as first responders, are at risk of exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) and moral injury, yet research with first responders has been scarce.

Dr. Shira Maguen’s study, titled “Prevalence of Exposures and Moral Injury in First Responders” aimed to assess the frequency of exposure to PMIEs, the prevalence of moral injury, and the correlation between moral injury and other mental health symptoms.

The study was published in the Journal of the American College or Emergency Physicians Open and can be read here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12547314/

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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.