NCIRE - Northern California Institute for Research and Education, Inc.

NCIRE - Northern California Institute for Research and Education, Inc. 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.

Labor Day honors those who make up the backbone and lifeline of this country, fortifying America’s strength, prosperity,...
09/07/2026

Labor Day honors those who make up the backbone and lifeline of this country, fortifying America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.

NCIRE thanks the vital American Labor Force and celebrates our collective achievements!

Learn more about the history of Labor Day: https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history

This September, World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, NCIRE stands with the global community to raise awareness and challen...
09/04/2026

This September, World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, NCIRE stands with the global community to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

We extend our gratitude to Drs. Michael Weiner, Sei Lee, Theresa Allison, Amy Byers, Kenneth Covinsky, Linda Chao, Salomeh Keyhani, Rebecca Sudore, Alexander K. Smith, Duygu Tosun-Turgut, Deborah Barnes, Miriam Ashford, and NCIRE Board Member Dr. Kristine Yaffe, whose work helps advance Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research, improve care, and move the field closer to effective prevention and treatment.

Learn more about the NCIRE-supported Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative led by Dr. Michael Weiner: https://adni.loni.usc.edu/

NCIRE encourages everyone to take part in World Alzheimer’s Month. Whether you fundraise for the cause, share information about Alzheimer's or talk to a loved one about dementia, you can make a difference.

Support Alzheimer's and dementia research by donating to NCIRE: https://www.ncire.org/donation

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month—a time to remember those lost to su***de, raise awareness about preventi...
09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month—a time to remember those lost to su***de, raise awareness about prevention, and share messages of hope, connection, and support. You are not alone.

Veteran su***de remains a critical public health concern, with rates among Veterans consistently higher than those in the general population. This month, we encourage everyone to join the conversation, reduce stigma, and promote help-seeking behaviors. Support is available for Veterans, service members, and their loved ones.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out. Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net to connect with the Veterans Crisis Line for free, confidential support 24/7.

Learn More:
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
https://news.va.gov/145433/2025-national-veteran-su***de-prevention-report/

Dr. Alexander K. Smith Co-publishes Commentary in JAMA Internal MedicinePostoperative delirium is common in older adults...
08/21/2026

Dr. Alexander K. Smith Co-publishes Commentary in JAMA Internal Medicine

Postoperative delirium is common in older adults, yet some of its long-term consequences remain debated.

While its association with adverse outcomes is well established—including longer hospital stays, functional decline, institutionalization, and mortality—a more challenging question is whether delirium itself contributes to later cognitive decline or if it mainly identifies patients who already have frailty, have a health record that is medically complex, and are likely to become ill again.

A study co-published by Dr. Alexander K. Smith, titled "Cognition After Postoperative Delirium—The Confusion Has Cleared but All Is Not Well” provides data that advances this debate.

The study was published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.

You can read the study here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2850109

Today, on National Nonprofit Day, the Northern California Institute of Research and Education, Inc. (NCIRE) recognizes t...
08/17/2026

Today, on National Nonprofit Day, the Northern California Institute of Research and Education, Inc. (NCIRE) recognizes the incredible impact of nonprofit organizations and the vital role they play in strengthening our communities. From addressing urgent needs to driving meaningful change, their work makes a lasting difference. Consider supporting a cause you care about by volunteering, donating, or helping spread awareness about their mission.

Consider supporting NCIRE, a scientific community of clinicians and researchers, we partner with the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) to bring the power of modern medicine to the health of our nation's Veterans. Visit us at www.ncire.org.

ADNI data used in study of protein topography organization in Alzheimer's diseaseA recently published study in the journ...
08/14/2026

ADNI data used in study of protein topography organization in Alzheimer's disease

A recently published study in the journal nature titled “Hierarchical organization of tau topography across the Alzheimer’s disease continuum integrates amyloid, connectome, and intrinsic molecular vulnerability” used data from the NCIRE-supported NIH Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI).

You may read the study here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-026-10388-5

Led by Dr. Michael Weiner, the ADNI study actively supports the investigation and development of treatments that slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Researchers at over 60 clinical sites in the USA and Canada collect data to study the progression of AD in the human brain across normal aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Dr. Michael Steinman and U.S. Deprescribing Research Network Featured in AAMC NewsA recent AAMC News article featured Dr...
08/12/2026

Dr. Michael Steinman and U.S. Deprescribing Research Network Featured in AAMC News

A recent AAMC News article featured Dr. Michael Steinman and the U.S. Deprescribing Research Network (USDeN), which he co-leads, in a discussion of the growing challenge of polypharmacy among older adults and the importance of deprescribing—safely reducing or discontinuing medications that may be unnecessary or harmful.

Read it here: https://www.aamc.org/news/problem-polypharmacy

Agent Orange Awareness Day is observed on August 10 to recognize and honor Veterans, service members, families, and othe...
08/10/2026

Agent Orange Awareness Day is observed on August 10 to recognize and honor Veterans, service members, families, and others affected by exposure to Agent Orange and other tactical herbicides used during the Vietnam War era.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recognizes certain cancers and other illnesses as presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange or other herbicide exposure during military service. VA also presumes exposure for Veterans who served in certain locations and time periods, which can simplify the process of establishing eligibility for VA benefits.

Veterans who believe they may have an illness related to Agent Orange exposure can learn more about VA health care, disability compensation, registry exams, and related resources here: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/

Dr. Kenneth Covinsky Honored as 2026 SGIM Distinguished Professor of GeriatricsCongratulations to Dr. Kenneth Covinsky, ...
08/07/2026

Dr. Kenneth Covinsky Honored as 2026 SGIM Distinguished Professor of Geriatrics

Congratulations to Dr. Kenneth Covinsky, who was honored as the 2026 SGIM Distinguished Professor of Geriatrics by the Society of General Internal Medicine at its May 2026 meeting in Washington D.C. At the meeting, Covinsky gave a presentation titled “On Being a Generalist and a Geriatrician”. His talk ranged from hospital acquired disability to prognosis to disparities. At the conclusion of his talk, Covinsky received a lengthy standing ovation and a Chicago Cubs Jersey with his name and the year.

Watch his presentation here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/55g3uht4qflxhuez08n3s/DPG-Covinsky.mp4?rlkey=e1qbd1uyh9ipl6x8xigmma4fg&e=3&st=ytnub3ca&dl=0

August 7th commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit: The Purple Heart. Ea...
08/07/2026

August 7th commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit: The Purple Heart.

Each year, this day is dedicated to honoring service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice on the front lines, and those who have suffered a life-altering injury due to combat.

NCIRE honors those brave service members who have merited such an honor.

Learn more: https://www.thepurpleheart.com/roll-of-honor/

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