RESEARCH
TVAREF supports ongoing research studies that enhance the James A. Haley VA Hospital’s ability to provide state-of-the-art medical techniques and treatments to our nations’ veterans. Through our partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, University of South Florida as well as other local and national research partners, we are proud to support further research developments in:
TVAREF Seed Grant 2025
The purpose of the Tampa VA Research and Education Foundation, Inc. (TVAREF) is to facilitate and promote research and education activities at the James A. Haley VA Hospital. The primary goal of the TVAREF Seed Grant Program is to provide support to junior investigators whose career will benefit from funds to develop preliminary data to support future VA Merit or DOD funding. Priority for funding will be given to VA junior investigators that are currently involved in research and have submitted a merit review grant or a DOD grant. TVAREF will offer two $15,000 grants in 2025. Complete applications are due by April 15, 2025.
If you have grant related questions, please contact Mary Reeder at mreeder@TVAREF.org or 813-780-2623 x102.
Coming Soon: Primary Investigator Profiles
We are currently working on searchable PI Profiles where you can learn more about the incredible research being done by TVAREF and JAHVH Researchers. The principal investigators who work with the VA bring a wealth of experience to their research. The breadth and depth of research detailed in the PI Profiles reflects our researchers’ commitment to caring for and improving the lives of veterans.
Clinical Trials
We invite veteran community members to participate in human subject research programs conducted by James A. Haley VA Hospital researchers. These studies have been approved by an Institutional Review Board and the local VA Research and Development Committee, to ensure that your rights, safety, and welfare will be protected. All Investigators and study personnel are certified in the protection of human subjects in research studies.
Research Spotlight
Equipping Rehabilitation Teams with Individual Placement and Support Tools for Spinal Cord Injury (220 KB).
This project resulted in the following toolkit – Tools For A Working Life With SCI: Individual Placement and Support in Spinal Cord Injury Toolkit (5.6 MB)
Funding Agency: Craig H. Nielsen Foundation
PI: Lisa Ottomanelli, PhD
Comparison of Sleep Apnea Assessment Strategies to Maximize TBI Rehabilitation Participation and Outcome (CSAS) (90 KB)
Funding Agency: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
PI: Risa Richardson, PhD, FACRM
Characterization and Treatment of Chronic Pain after Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (172 KB)
Funding Agency: NIDILRR Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project TBI Model Systems
Prime Recipient: Craig Hospital
PI: Risa Richardson, PhD, FACRM
Dissemination of Effective Rehabilitation Strategies for Traumatic Brain Injury (55 KB)
Funding Agency: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
Prime Recipient: the Ohio State University