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Awards & Career Milestones

11-22-2023

Two VA senior researchers receive 2023 Middleton Award

06-13-2023 Dr. Bhavika Kaul Recognized for Diagnostic Excellence by National Academy of Medicine

Dr. Bhavika Kaul Recognized for Diagnostic Excellence by National Academy of Medicine

05-19-2023 Bailey, Rawlins, and VA Immersive team honored for public service

Bailey, Rawlins, and VA Immersive team honored for public service

03-29-2023 VA NAII Director Wins 2023 Disruptive Tech Change Agent Award

VA NAII Director Wins 2023 Disruptive Tech Change Agent Award

03-09-2023 2022 VA Tech Sprint Winners Revealed at Golden Envelope Ceremony

2022 VA Tech Sprint Winners Revealed at Golden Envelope Ceremony

03-06-2023 VA Data Scientist Receives Fed 100 Award for Using AI to Improve Veterans' Health Care

VA Data Scientist Receives Fed 100 Award for Using AI to Improve Veterans' Health Care

03-03-2023 Senior researcher at Illinois VA Hospital named 2023 VA Magnuson Award winner

Senior researcher at Illinois VA Hospital named 2023 VA Magnuson Award winner

02-21-2023 San Francisco VA chief is first female researcher to earn John B. Barnwell award

San Francisco VA chief is first female researcher to earn John B. Barnwell award

09-08-2022 VA Researchers Named 2022 Middleton Awardees VA Researchers Named 2022 Middleton Awardees

VA Researchers Named 2022 Middleton Awardees

07-21-2022 Dr. Keith Humphreys recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Health Services Research

Dr. Keith Humphreys recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Health Services Research

07-20-2022 Dr. Rory Cooper receives 2022 IEEE Field Award

Dr. Rory Cooper receives 2022 IEEE Field Award

02-25-2022 Dr. Leigh Hochberg, pioneer in brain-computer technology, receives 2022 VA Magnuson Award

Dr. Leigh Hochberg, pioneer in brain-computer technology, receives 2022 VA Magnuson Award

01-20-2022 Federal Lab Consortium recognizes VA achievements in technology transfer Federal Lab Consortium recognizes VA achievements in technology transfer

Federal Lab Consortium recognizes VA achievements in technology transfer

11-01-2021 Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele elected to National Academy of Medicine

Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele elected to National Academy of Medicine

09-28-2021 VA researcher Dr. Ron Triolo named DAV's Outstanding VHA Employee

VA researcher Dr. Ron Triolo named DAV's Outstanding VHA Employee

09-21-2021 Dr. Louis Dell'Italia named 2021 Barnwell award recipient

Dr. Louis Dell'Italia named 2021 Barnwell award recipient

07-19-2021 Donna L. Washington, MD, MPH, FACP, 2020 Under Secretary's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Health Services Research

Donna L. Washington, MD, MPH, FACP, 2020 Under Secretary's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Health Services Research

04-26-2021 TBI researcher Dr. David Cifu named 2021 Magnuson Awardee

TBI researcher Dr. David Cifu named 2021 Magnuson Awardee

02-18-2021 VA tech transfer specialist named FLC Rookie of the Year

VA tech transfer specialist named FLC Rookie of the Year

02-11-2021 Dr. David Oslin named recipient of the 2020 VA Barnwell Award

Dr. David Oslin named recipient of the 2020 VA Barnwell Award

01-15-2021 VA researcher Anant Madabhushi inducted into National Academy of Inventors

VA researcher Anant Madabhushi inducted into National Academy of Inventors

10-16-2020 VA's chief research officer receives Prostate Cancer Foundation award

VA's chief research officer receives Prostate Cancer Foundation award

09-16-2020 VA Puget Sound Researcher receives Middleton Award

VA Puget Sound Researcher receives Middleton Award

08-07-2020 Three VA researchers honored by SGIM for leadership and innovation Three VA researchers honored by SGIM for leadership and innovation Three VA researchers honored by SGIM for leadership and innovation

Three VA researchers honored by SGIM for leadership and innovation

04-07-2020 VA geriatrics researcher Dr. Miriam Morey receives Paul B. Magnuson Award

VA geriatrics researcher Dr. Miriam Morey receives Paul B. Magnuson Award

01-31-2020 VA names new members to National Research Advisory Council

VA names new members to National Research Advisory Council

01-21-2020 VA study on depression treatment cited among “top stories” by <em>New England Journal of Medicine</em>

VA study on depression treatment cited among “top stories” by New England Journal of Medicine

12-19-2019 VA researcher Dr. Jeffrey Curtis receives 2019 Barnwell Award

VA researcher Dr. Jeffrey Curtis receives 2019 Barnwell Award

11-22-2019 VA project receives innovation award for novel AI ecosystem framework

VA project receives innovation award for novel AI ecosystem framework

11-01-2019 National Academy of Medicine elects two VA researchers into ranks

National Academy of Medicine elects two VA researchers into ranks

10-30-2019 Dr. Ann McKee Awarded Service to America Medal for Career Achievement

Dr. Ann McKee Awarded Service to America Medal for Career Achievement

09-20-2019 VA researcher Dr. Donna Washington receives Congressional Black Caucus award

VA researcher Dr. Donna Washington receives Congressional Black Caucus award

08-12-2019 2019 Middleton Award goes to VA researchers Dubinett, Zile 2019 Middleton Award goes to VA researchers Dubinett, Zile

2019 Middleton Award goes to VA researchers Dubinett, Zile

07-29-2019 VA researcher Dr. Michael Shlipak honored with John B. Barnwell Award

VA researcher Dr. Michael Shlipak honored with John B. Barnwell Award

07-10-2019 Four VA scientists named Presidential Early Career Award recipients Four VA scientists named Presidential Early Career Award recipients Four VA scientists named Presidential Early Career Award recipients Four VA scientists named Presidential Early Career Award recipients

Four VA scientists named Presidential Early Career Award recipients

06-12-2019 APTA honors Dr. Michael Harris-Love with New Investigator Award

APTA honors Dr. Michael Harris-Love with New Investigator Award

06-05-2019 VA scientist Dr. Rory Cooper newest addition to USPTO Collectible Card Series

VA scientist Dr. Rory Cooper newest addition to USPTO Collectible Card Series

05-06-2019 Senior VA leader Dr. Carolyn Clancy honored for contributions to women's health

Senior VA leader Dr. Carolyn Clancy honored for contributions to women's health

04-01-2019 VA researcher Dr. Ronald Triolo receives Paul B. Magnuson Award

VA researcher Dr. Ronald Triolo receives Paul B. Magnuson Award

03-25-2019  VA researcher Dr. M. Patrick Feeney receives career award in audiology

VA researcher Dr. M. Patrick Feeney receives career award in audiology

03-20-2019 VA Outreach on Colorectal Cancer Screening Recognized by ACG VA Outreach on Colorectal Cancer Screening Recognized by ACG

VA Outreach on Colorectal Cancer Screening Recognized by ACG

12-21-2018 VA scientist honored for his work in humanism

VA scientist honored for his work in humanism

11-29-2018 VA neuroscientist receives Axelrod Prize

VA neuroscientist receives Axelrod Prize

10-30-2018 Dr. William A. Banks receives VA's Middleton Award

Dr. William A. Banks receives VA's Middleton Award

10-24-2018 McKee and Wyss-Coray Named to Time's 50 Most-Influential List McKee and Wyss-Coray Named to Time's 50 Most-Influential List

McKee and Wyss-Coray Named to Time's 50 Most-Influential List

10-19-2018 Dr. Ann McKee Dr. Albert Siu Dr. Lucila Ohno-Machado Dr. Rachel M. Werner

Four VA scientists elected to National Academy of Medicine

09-26-2018 VA spinal cord injury researcher receives award for top scientific paper

VA spinal cord injury researcher receives award for top scientific paper

09-07-2018 VA psychologist and PTSD expert recognized by American Psychological Association

VA psychologist and PTSD expert recognized by American Psychological Association

07-18-2018 VA researcher Dr. Laura A. Petersen receives prestigious Under Secretary's Award

VA researcher Dr. Laura A. Petersen receives prestigious Under Secretary's Award

06-22-2018 VA Pittsburgh, Hudson Valley research team named runner-up for 2018  ECRI award

VA Pittsburgh, Hudson Valley research team named runner-up for 2018 ECRI award

06-15-2018 Dr. John Blosnich receives VA I Care award for LGBT research

Dr. John Blosnich receives VA I Care award for LGBT research

02-21-2018 VA Researcher Receives DAV Special Recognition Award

VA Researcher Receives DAV Special Recognition Award

02-14-2018 VA psychiatrist Dr. Elaine Peskind receives Paul B. Magnuson Award

VA psychiatrist Dr. Elaine Peskind receives Paul B. Magnuson Award

12-18-2017 VA researcher Ann McKee named Bostonian of the Year

VA researcher Ann McKee named Bostonian of the Year

11-22-2017 Dr. Rory Cooper named 2017 AAAS Fellow

Dr. Rory Cooper named 2017 AAAS Fellow

10-18-2017

VA researcher Dr. Eve Kerr elected to National Academy of Medicine

09-22-2017

VA Technology Researcher Receives Samuel J. Heyman Public Service Award

09-07-2017 VA researcher receives the 2017 American Legion Distinguished Service Medal

VA researcher receives the 2017 American Legion Distinguished Service Medal

09-07-2017 VA researcher receives Louis V. Avioli Founders Award for advancing bone health

VA researcher receives Louis V. Avioli Founders Award for advancing bone health

08-07-2017 2017 Middleton Awards go to antibiotic resistance, heart failure researchers 2017 Middleton Awards go to antibiotic resistance, heart failure researchers

2017 Middleton Awards go to antibiotic resistance, heart failure researchers

07-31-2017 Dr. Frank Lederle Receives 2017 Barnwell Award

Dr. Frank Lederle Receives 2017 Barnwell Award

07-07-2017 VA Nobel laureate honored by Carnegie Foundation as 'Great Immigrant'

VA Nobel laureate honored by Carnegie Foundation as 'Great Immigrant'

07-05-2017 VA research scientist receives prestigious Charles C. Shepard Science Award

VA research scientist receives prestigious Charles C. Shepard Science Award

06-26-2017 VA researcher to join Royal College of Physicians

VA researcher to join Royal College of Physicians

06-14-2017 VA researcher Dr. Saul Weiner honored by Association of American Publishers

VA researcher Dr. Saul Weiner honored by Association of American Publishers

05-30-2017 A Syracuse VA researcher recognized for contributions to neuroscience

A Syracuse VA researcher recognized for contributions to neuroscience

05-19-2017 Internationally recognized VA investigator receives Under Secretary's Award in Health Services Research

Internationally recognized VA investigator receives Under Secretary's Award in Health Services Research

05-11-2017 VA adaptive technology pioneer recognized for lifetime of public service

VA adaptive technology pioneer recognized for lifetime of public service

05-10-2017 VA researcher receives Trudeau Award from American Thoracic Society

VA researcher receives Trudeau Award from American Thoracic Society

04-17-2017 VA rehabilitation scientist Dr. Linda Resnik honored with 2017 Magnuson Award

VA rehabilitation scientist Dr. Linda Resnik honored with 2017 Magnuson Award

03-28-2017 Nurse Researcher Recognized for Use of Meditation in VA Populations

Nurse Researcher Recognized for Use of Meditation in VA Populations

02-24-2017 VA PTSD researcher tapped to head American Psychological Foundation

VA PTSD researcher tapped to head American Psychological Foundation

02-24-2017 Dr. Kathryn M. Magruder honored by Vietnam Veterans of America

Dr. Kathryn M. Magruder honored by Vietnam Veterans of America

02-09-2017 VHA honored with '80% by 2018' national achievement award

VHA honored with '80% by 2018' national achievement award

02-01-2017 Dr. William C. Cushman honored with lifetime achievement award for hypertension research

Dr. William C. Cushman honored with lifetime achievement award for hypertension research

01-18-2017

VA researchers honored with Presidential Award for Early Career Scientists

12-02-2016 VA research career scientist named 2016 AAAS fellow

VA research career scientist named 2016 AAAS fellow

11-22-2016 Mor receives Robert W. Kleemeier Award from Gerontology Society of America

Mor receives Robert W. Kleemeier Award from Gerontology Society of America

11-21-2016 Dr. Michael Charness honored for contributions to understanding alcohol's impact

Dr. Michael Charness honored for contributions to understanding alcohol's impact

11-10-2016

VA researchers honored for work on psychiatric disorders

11-07-2016

Two VA researchers recognized by American College of Rheumatology

11-06-2016 Bender receives top paper award from American Heart Association

Bender receives top paper award from American Heart Association

10-21-2016

VA's Middleton Award to researchers studying bone diseases, cancer

04-25-2016

Tache named Knight of the Legion of Honor

03-28-2016 Tampa VA's Dr. Steven Scott receives MOAA Distinguished Service Award

Tampa VA's Dr. Steven Scott receives MOAA Distinguished Service Award

03-24-2016 VA investigator receives 2016 Eisenberg Award from Society of General Internal Medicine

VA investigator receives 2016 Eisenberg Award from Society of General Internal Medicine

03-15-2016

Presidential awards to three VA investigators

03-15-2016 Cleveland VA infectious-disease researcher receives international award

Cleveland VA infectious-disease researcher receives international award

02-22-2016

Harkness identified as "notable who made a difference in 2015"

01-11-2016 Dr. James Henry receives VA's Magnuson Award for advancing tinnitus treatment

Dr. James Henry receives VA's Magnuson Award for advancing tinnitus treatment

12-31-2015 Brooklyn VA's Dr. Nabil El-Sherif cited for work on heart arrhythmias

Brooklyn VA's Dr. Nabil El-Sherif cited for work on heart arrhythmias

12-18-2015 PTSD pioneer Dr. Terence M. Keane receives 2015 Barnwell Award

PTSD pioneer Dr. Terence M. Keane receives 2015 Barnwell Award

09-02-2015 Dr. Thomas Ma cited for research on inflammatory bowel disease

Dr. Thomas Ma cited for research on inflammatory bowel disease

08-20-2015 Raymond Schinazi, drug-development pioneer, earns VA's highest honor for biomedical research

Raymond Schinazi, drug-development pioneer, earns VA's highest honor for biomedical research

08-03-2015 Magnuson winner Dr. Charles Levy known for compassionate, innovative rehab care

Magnuson winner Dr. Charles Levy known for compassionate, innovative rehab care

07-10-2015 Caregiving expert Dr. Linda Nichols named fellow in Gerontological Society of America

Caregiving expert Dr. Linda Nichols named fellow in Gerontological Society of America

06-25-2015 Boston VA physician-researcher cited for work on fetal alcohol disorders

Boston VA physician-researcher cited for work on fetal alcohol disorders

06-15-2015 Under Secretary's Award in Health Services Research to Dr. Dan Berlowitz

Under Secretary's Award in Health Services Research to Dr. Dan Berlowitz

12-16-2014

VA's Magnuson Award to gene therapy pioneer Dr. David Fink

12-12-2014

VA researchers Lynn Eleanor DeLisi, Don Rubin named as AAAS Fellows

12-02-2014

VA rheumatoid arthritis trial earns Howley Prize

10-29-2014

Drs. Philip Harvey and Michael Oxman share 2014 Barnwell Award

10-29-2014

William S. Middelton Award to Yvette Tache, Ph.D.

10-22-2014 Eileen G. Collins, Ph.D., R.N., Honored for Nursing Research

Eileen G. Collins, Ph.D., R.N., Honored for Nursing Research

10-22-2014

American Neurological Association honors Drs. Stephen Waxman, Leigh Hochberg

09-23-2014

Drs. Bauman, Spungen receive Samuel J. Heyman Science and Environment Medal for research on spinal cord injury

08-08-2014

NCPTSD psychologist Dr. Erika Wolf noted for trauma work

07-28-2014

AAA's Jerger Award to Richard Wilson, Ph.D.

07-15-2014

Dr. Tim O'Leary named chief research and development officer for VA

07-15-2014

Michael Gaziano, M.D., M.P.H., inducted into the Royal College of Physicians

07-02-2014

Norman Cousins Award to William A. Banks, M.D.

05-29-2014

Viscardi Achievement Award to Rory Cooper, Ph.D.

05-06-2014

Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers for four VA researchers

05-06-2014

Moshe Mirilashvili Memorial Fund B.R.A.I.N. Prize to Drs. Donogue, Hochberg

05-06-2014

William S. Middleton Award to Dale Gerding, M.D., and Raj Goyal, M.D.

05-06-2014

Mahatama Ghrandi Pravasi Samman Award to Rajiv Mohan, Ph.D.

05-06-2014

Paul B. Magnuson Award to Roy Bloebaum, Ph.D.

05-06-2014

John Blair Barnwell Award to Steven Kahn, M.B., Ch.B.

05-06-2014

Under Secretary's Award in Health Services Research to Timothy J. Wilt, M.D., M.P.H.



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