Improving the translation of medical research for Veterans' healthcare
Official title: Veterans Affairs - Translational Education and Mentoring (VA-TEAM) Center
Funded at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center · NIH-11098570 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers at the VA turn their medical discoveries into real-life treatments and services that can improve the health of Veterans, by providing them with the support and guidance they need to make it happen.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2021 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I50BX005578-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11098570 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who may benefit from improved healthcare technologies and services developed through enhanced translational research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Veterans or do not have access to VA healthcare services may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the process of translating medical research into practical applications that can benefit Veterans. It aims to educate and mentor researchers within the VA system to better navigate the complexities of technology transfer and project management. By identifying promising research projects and providing experienced guidance, the initiative seeks to embed a culture of efficient translational research within the VA. This approach is designed to streamline the path from research to real-world healthcare solutions for Veterans.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective healthcare solutions specifically tailored for Veterans.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of embedding education and mentoring in translational research is innovative, similar initiatives in other healthcare settings have shown promise in improving research outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kirsch, Robert F. — Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Kirsch, Robert F.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.