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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. 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.

11/25/2025

PREPARE Program Receives $65,000 Stupski Foundation Grant

Dr. Rebecca Sudore’s brainchild, the UCSF PREPARE program, received a $65,000 grant from the Stupski Foundation to support a three-year project (2026-2028) aimed at optimizing advance care planning (ACP) practices at Alameda Health System (AHS).

Dr. Sudore and her team will collaborate with AHS leaders to address ACP gaps for seriously ill patients and older adults by implementing the UCSF PREPARE Program’s evidence-based tools. This work will include advising on an implementation plan, guiding needs assessments/data collection, and helping AHS leaders deliver effective ACP education for clinicians. A key component will be designing strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of ACP activities across AHS.

Congratulations to Dr. Sudore and her team!

Learn more about the PREPARE program: https://geriatrics.ucsf.edu/innovations/prepare
https://geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/ucsf-prepare-program-receives-65000-stupski-foundation-grant-strengthen-advance-care-planning

11/20/2025

Dr. Duygu Tosun-Turgut and research team named semifinalists for the Alzheimer's Insights AI Prize!

Congratulations to 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!

The AD Data Initiative seeks to tap into the potential to accelerate the pace of discovery and development of Alzheimer’s research.

Dr. Tosun-Turgut’s team will be presenting their power pitch at the Alzheimer's Insights Summit in San Diego on Dec 5th. The winner will be announced the week of March 16th, 2026.

NCIRE wishes you the best of luck in your research endeavor.

Full list of the semifinalist: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alzheimersdata_alzheimers-insights-ai-prize-semifinalists-activity-7386447874047504384-LJqD?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAAOy3AB4KLiKX6_Mk-RTjvqgttTnOcVMNI

Learn more: https://www.alzheimersdata.org/alzinsights-prize-for-adrd-research

11/19/2025

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, especially those exposed to Agent Orange or other service-related factors.

NCIRE thanks Principal Investigator, Drs. Michelle Estrella and Anne Schafer, for her diabetes research that supports Veterans’ health.

Let’s raise awareness, encourage healthy habits, and support those managing this chronic condition every day.

Learn more: https://www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/LivingWith/Diabetes/

11/18/2025

Discordance in creatinine based eGFR and cystatin C based eGFR and clinical outcomes: a meta-analysis

Do individuals with a cystatin C–based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFRcys) value at least 30% lower than their creatinine-based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFRcr) have higher rates of mortality, cardiovascular events, and kidney failure compared with individuals whose eGFRcys is not at least 30% lower than their eGFRcr?

Dr. Michelle Estrella and her Kidney Health Research Collaborative (KHRC) colleagues, Drs. Michael Shlpak and Teresa Chen, joined other researchers to answer that question through a study titled “Discordance in creatinine based eGFR and cystatin C based eGFR and clinical outcomes: a meta-analysis”, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Dr. Estrella is the Executive Director of the KHRC, Dr. Shlipak is the co-founder/Scientific Director and Dr. Chen’s is part of the Associated Faculty. Dr. Shlipak also serves as Chair of the NCIRE Board.

You may read the study here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2841167?guestAccessKey=c3ef42aa-6dc4-4785-8cbb-d0e0c9265fc3&utm_source=for_the_media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=110725

Learn more about the KHRC: https://khrc.ucsf.edu/

11/14/2025

Social Participation Among Older Adults Before and After Long-Term Care Facility Entry

Social participation is essential throughout life and is associated with decreased mortality and increased quality of life. It is unknown whether long-term care facility entry disrupts or facilitates it.

Drs. Alexander K. Smith and Kenneth E. Covinsky, along with their research colleagues, set out to answer the question: How does social participation change before and after moving into a nursing home or assisted living facility?

Read more about the cohort study, titled “Social Participation Among Older Adults Before and After Long-Term Care Facility Entry”, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine, here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2836931?guestAccessKey=bd49b167-ec21-4377-a2cf-d25f66c171ca&utm_source=jps&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=author_alert-jamanetwork&utm_content=author-author_engagement&utm_term=1m

11/13/2025

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: https://www.military.com/military-family-appreciation-month

11/11/2025

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.

Every day, NCIRE serves our Veterans through our One Mission, One Goal: Veterans’ Health—to improve the health and well-being of Veterans and the public by supporting a world-class biomedical research program conducted by the UCSF faculty at the San Francisco VA Health Care System.

Learn more at www.ncire.org

11/10/2025

On November 10th, the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps, we honor the legacy, courage, and unwavering commitment of the Marines—past and present—who have defended our nation with honor, courage, and commitment since 1775.

To all Marines, especially our Veterans and those still serving: thank you for your service and sacrifice. Semper Fidelis!

To learn more about the history of one of the toughest military branches visit: https://www.marines.com/about-the-marine-corps/who-are-the-marines/history.html

11/07/2025

November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, NCIRE helps heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the estimated 7 million Americans aged 65 and older living with the condition.

NCIRE thanks Principal Investigators, Drs. Michael Weiner, Duygu Tosun-Turgut, Deborah Barnes, Miriam Ashford, and NCIRE Board Member Dr. Kristine Yaffe, who have dedicated their career to Alzheimer’s and dementia research to improve care and find a cure.

Learn more about the NCIRE-supported Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative led by Dr. Weiner and how you can help speed up the discovery of treatments for the disease.:
https://adni.loni.usc.edu/
https://www.brainhealthregistry.org/

11/05/2025

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, making regular screenings and support even more critical.

NCIRE recognizes the dedicated efforts of Principal Investigators Dr. Sunny Wang, whose research focuses on barriers to lung cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment, particularly for older patients, and Dr. Alison Rustagi, who studies the epidemiology of screening for lung cancer, a disease for which Veterans have an increased risk.

Let’s stand together to promote lung health, support those in treatment, and remember those we’ve lost.

Learn more about preventative measures for this disease:
https://www.prevention.va.gov/preventing_diseases/screening_for_lung_cancer.asp

11/03/2025

November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about COPD, a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, according to the American Lung Association.

Veterans have a higher risk of developing COPD due to exposure to dust, chemicals, and burn pits during service, and smoking, which is more common amongst Veterans.

NCIRE supports the research of Principal Investigator, Mehrdad Arjomandi, MD, whose work investigates how environmental and airborne exposures contribute to the development and progression of chronic lung diseases. By integrating physiologic, imaging, and biologic data from large, well-characterized cohorts, his research aims to clarify the mechanisms underlying COPD and related airway disorders and to improve how these conditions are detected, classified, and managed.

To learn about the signs and symptoms of COPD for early treatment visit informative page on the subject at the Veterans Affair’s Veterans Health Library: https://www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/142,82431_VA

10/29/2025

Dr. Shira Maguen co-published a study that explores the link between moral injury and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among US military Veterans, healthcare workers, and first responders.

Titled “Moral injury is independently associated with suicidal ideation and su***de attempt in high-stress, service-oriented occupations”, the study investigates the risk associated with moral injury that is not attributable to common mental health issues.

Learn more: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44184-025-00151-9?utm_source=rct_congratemailt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=oa_20250801&utm_content=10.1038/s44184-025-00151-9

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