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South Florida Veterans Affairs Foundation for Research and Education, Inc.
www.sfvafre.org
Miami VA Healthcare System (151), 1201 N. W. 16th Street, Room #2A103, Miami, FL

Primary Contact Mr. Luis Gonzalez , MHA
Title Acting Executive Director
  Phone: 305/575-3179   |   Fax: 305/324-3126   |   luis.gonzalez2@va.gov   |   www.sfvafre.org
Year Founded 1990
Designated Voter Signatory Robert M. Jackson, M.D.
   
Affiliated VAMC 1 Miami VA Health Care System, Miami, FL
Unique Patients 53,622
   
Affiliated VAMC 2
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Affiliated VAMC 3
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Affiliated VAMC 4
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Total Facility Research Space
(Square Feet)
Total Number of PIs
at all Facilities
22

 

  Research Education Administration
Number of NPC Employees (Full Time) 30 0 4
Number of NPC Employees (Part Time) 0 0 0
NPC Employees (Total) 30 0 4

 

   
Brief Description The South Florida Veterans Affairs Foundation for Research and Education (SFVAFRE) is a non-profit research corporation originally established in May of 1990 to support the Research Service of the Miami VA Healthcare System (MVAHCS) as a conduit for non-appropriated extramural research funding. It is a self-sustaining Internal Revenue Service designated non-profit 501(c) (3) corporation that derives its administrative operational funding from fees, donations and investment interest. Its research activities are conducted in accordance with FL 100-322 and VA regulations. Projects conducted under the aegis of the Foundation are subject to the same reviews by the MVAHCS Research and Development Committee and its Subcommittees as projects utilizing VA intramural funds. The Foundation expends funds in support of the general research and educational activities at the MVAHCS as mandated by its Charter and Mission, and as recommended by its Board of Directors.
Major Areas of Research Interest Cardiology / Vascular Disease, Neurology, Dental / Maxillofacial Surgery, Endocrinology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hematology, Immunology / Infectious Diseases, Psychiatry / Psychology, Musculoskeletal, Rheumatology, Nephrology/ Urology
Additional Areas of Interest
Does your NPC receive federal grants in its own name (Yes/No)? Yes
Does your NPC receive federal subawards (yes/No)?
With what medical school is your VAMC affiliated? University of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

 

  First Name  Last Name Actual Title Email Updated
Chief Administrator
Development
Finance Dan Heller Controller dheller@varesearchmiami.org
Human Resources Zunner Soliz Accountant zsoliz@varesearchmiami.org
Information Technology Diego Henriquez IT Specialist DHenriquez@med.miami.edu
Public Relations Isabel Perez Administrative Assistant IPerez4@med.miami.edu
Purchasing Zunner Soliz Accountant zsoliz@varesearchmiami.org
Grants and Contracts
Other
Primary Contact for CRADAs
Primary Contact for Grants