Va boston researcher among six to be honored by va secretary for research week 2023 | va boston health care | veterans affairs

BOSTON , MA — WHAT: The Honorable Denis McDonough, 11th VA Secretary, will lead the 2023 Research Week Kickoff in a ceremony recognizing six investigators for their significant contributions

to discovering medical breakthroughs and supporting healthy outcomes for America’s Veterans. WHO: Six research investigators to be honored... * DR. SAMANTHA CONNOLLY, health services

researcher at the VA Boston Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, for her work in expanding VA’s telehealth services during the pandemic and beyond. * DR. RORY

COOPER, director and founder of Human Engineering Research Laboratories, Pittsburgh, for his innovations in mobility technology. * DR. DONNA WASHINGTON, staff physician at the VA Greater Los

Angeles Healthcare System, for her advancements in health care needs to underserved populations. * DR. ZIAD AL-ALY, chief of research at the VA St. Louis Healthcare System, for his work

identifying the increased risks of Long COVID. * DR. NICHOLAS NICKOLS, chief of service for radiation oncology at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, for his innovations in

prostate cancer therapy. * DR. ELIZABETH YANO, director and co-founder of the VA Women’s Health Research Network, Los Angeles, for her work to improve Women Veterans health care. WHY: Last

year, VA’s Office of Research and Development oversaw more than $2.2 billion of research by nearly 3,700 scientists at more than 100 sites nationwide.  VA’s scientific investigations seek to

discover causes and treatments for a multitude of medical conditions, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, chemical exposures, cardiovascular disorders, mental health

disorders, and traumatic brain injuries. Studies also evaluate and improve social health equity, patient satisfaction, and clinical processes at VA. WHEN: 1:00 p.m., EST, Tuesday, May 9.

WHERE: G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery room at the Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20420 and live streamed at https://site-65402117.bcvp0rtal.com. RSVP: Bruce

Friedland, Media Relations chief at [email protected]. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Learn more about National VA Research Week, recent studies, or opportunities for Veterans to enroll in

research programs.