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Sierra Biomedical Research Corporation
VA Medical Center, 1000 Locust Street (151), Reno, NV
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Primary Contact |
Dr. Elizabeth Hill Ph.D. |
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Executive Director |
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Phone: 775/328-1752 | Fax:
775/328-1816 |
elizabeth.hill4@va.gov |
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Year Founded |
1989 |
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Designated
Voter Signatory |
Elizabeth Hill, R.N., Ph.D. |
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Affiliated VAMC 1 |
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, NV |
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Unique Patients |
25,166 |
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Total Facility
Research Space
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5800 |
Total Number of PIs
at all Facilities |
17 |
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Research |
Education |
Administration |
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Number of NPC Employees
(Full Time) |
0 |
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1 |
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Number of NPC Employees
(Part Time) |
6 |
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1 |
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NPC Employees
(Total) |
6 |
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2 |
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Brief Description |
The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) is implementing a new initiative to expand and diversify its research portfolio. The clinical research program is moving into newly renovated space with the potential for expansion. The clinical trials research program includes a core group of investigators, study coordinators, and research pharmacists with substantial experience and success in the conduct of clinical trials. VASNHCS uses the IRBs of the University of Nevada, Reno, and both institutions have received AAHRPP accreditation. |
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Major Areas of Research Interest |
Cardiology / Vascular Disease, Neurology, Endocrinology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Geriatrics, Hematology, Pharmacology / Toxicology, Immunology / Infectious Diseases, Psychiatry / Psychology, Musculoskeletal, Rheumatology |
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Additional Areas of Interest |
Pulmonary Medicine / Chronic Pain / Nutrional Supplements |
| Does your NPC receive federal grants in its own name (Yes/No)? |
Yes |
| Does your NPC receive federal subawards (yes/No)? |
Yes |
| With what medical school is your VAMC affiliated? |
University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno, NV |
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