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Biomedical research aims to improve health outcomes by developing new treatments, medical technologies, and diagnostic tools. Advances in this field have led to significant medical breakthroughs, including vaccines, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine.

Research

Biomedical research is critical for advancing medical knowledge and improving healthcare outcomes. Its interdisciplinary nature requires collaboration across various scientific fields and adherence to strict ethical standards.

Education

Biomedical science education provides a strong foundation for careers in research, healthcare, academia, and industry. It requires a commitment to lifelong learning and staying current with advances in the field.

Established to provide a flexible funding mechanism for the conduct of VA approved research and education protocols, the Narrows began in 1989 with the establishment of our Management Briefing, Article of Incorporation, By-Laws, and in 1991 we earned our Tax Exempt Status as a New York State Nonprofit Research Corporation.

Our mission to support and facilitate, directly and indirectly, peer reviewed approved research and educational activities at the New York Harbor Healthcare System (NYHHS) through the efficient and flexible administration of grants, contracts, gifts or bequests from medical foundations and other health related sources, drug and other for-profit companies, charitable foundations, the Public Health Service or other federal agencies, professional societies or other nonprofit entities and individuals began shortly thereafter in 2001.

We are located within the VA NYHHS Brooklyn campus and carry out our policies in accordance with Public Law100-322 (38 U.S.C., Sections 4161 to 4168) and VHA Handbook 1200.17 along with the handbook pertaining Educational Corps.; VHA Handbook 1400.2, as well as the laws and regulations of the VAMC.

We, along with the VA NYHHS, consist of the Brooklyn and Manhattan campuses, the St. Albans Community Living Center, four community based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), Vet centers in all boroughs, as well as, we are affiliated with the New York University (NYU) School of Medicine, the NYU School of Dentistry, the State University of New York (SUNY) at Downstate, the SUNY School of Optometry and Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

The Narrows, together with VA physicians and their staff and other who are involved in research throughout the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System are committed to conducting the research with the highest regard for the welfare of human subjects.

Clinical trials are the paths to create and test treatments that are more effective and less toxic. Clinical trials should not be thought of as “last resort” treatments. In fact, patients in clinical trials are often the first to take the treatments of tomorrow, the cutting edge of care; we are pleased to be able to offer our Veterans such opportunities.

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Our Team

Welcome to the Narrows Institute for Biomedical Research and Education! Our esteemed institution is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of biomedical science through innovative research, exceptional education, and a collaborative spirit. We are proud to introduce our distinguished team of experts, each bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to their respective fields.

Bethanne Wenzel
Bethanne Wenzel

Bethanne Wenzel

Executive Director
Anne Cordato
Anne Cordato

Anne Cordato

Business Office Manager
George Robertson
George Robertson

George Robertson

Recruitment Coordinator
Dr. Clement Ogunyemi
Dr. Clement Ogunyemi

Dr. Clement Ogunyemi

CFO Consultant

Professor of Finance & Accounting
Finance Chair for several non-profit organizations

Bethanne Wenzel

Bethanne Wenzel

Executive Director
Anne Cordato

Anne Cordato

Business Office Manager
George Robertson

George Robertson

Recruitment Coordinator
Dr. Clement Ogunyemi

Dr. Clement Ogunyemi

CFO Consultant

Professor of Finance & Accounting
Finance Chair for several non-profit organizations

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Principle Investigators

Our institution is proud to be home to a team of exceptional Principal Investigators (PIs) who drive our mission of advancing biomedical science through cutting-edge research and innovation. Each of our PIs brings a unique expertise and a relentless passion for discovery, contributing to our collective goal of improving human health and knowledge.

Ayşe Aytaman MD, AGAF, FACG, FAASLD
Ayşe Aytaman MD, AGAF, FACG, FAASLD

Ayşe Aytaman MD, AGAF, FACG, FAASLD

Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - VA New York Harbor HCS Brooklyn

Co-Director – Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) 2S Liver and Cancer Team
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Dr. Daniel J Becker
Dr. Daniel J Becker

Dr. Daniel J Becker

MD

Section Chief for Hematology and Oncology – VA-NYHHS, Manhattan Campus
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Dr. Mohamed Boutjdir MD
Dr. Mohamed Boutjdir MD

Dr. Mohamed Boutjdir MD

Director of the Cardiovascular Research Program - VA New York Harbor Healthcare System

Professor at Departments of Medicine, Cell Biology and Pharmacology – State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University
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Cory K. Chen, PhD
Cory K. Chen, PhD

Cory K. Chen, PhD

PhD

Director of the VISN 2/NYH Clinical Resource Hub Psychology Section – Manhattan Campus of the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System
Read More

Dr. Nabil El-Sherif
Dr. Nabil El-Sherif

Dr. Nabil El-Sherif

Director of the Cardiology Division - Brooklyn Campus of VA's New York Harbor Healthcare System

El-Sharif’s current research focuses on identifying which patients in this group are at highest risk, so that internal defibrillators can be implanted in time to save these patients’ lives.
Read More

Dr. David Goldfarb, MD
Dr. David Goldfarb, MD

Dr. David Goldfarb, MD

Chief of Nephrology - The New York Harbor VA Healthcare System

Clinical Chief of Nephrology – NYU Langone Medical Center
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Jared Jagdeo, M.D., M.S.
Jared Jagdeo, M.D., M.S.

Jared Jagdeo, M.D., M.S.

Staff Dermatologist - Brooklyn VA Medical Center

Jared Jagdeo, M.D., M.S., is a Staff Dermatologist at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center. Dr. Jagdeo is a world recognized expert in lasers and photomedicine.
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Melanie Jay, MD, MSff
Melanie Jay, MD, MSff

Melanie Jay, MD, MSff

Staff Physician - New York Harbor VA Manhattan

Associate Professor of Medicine and of Population Health – New York University Grossman School of Medicine
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Lois Anne Katz, MD, FACP
Lois Anne Katz, MD, FACP

Lois Anne Katz, MD, FACP

Associate Chief of Staff for Special Emphasis Programs and Quality Management - VA New York Harbor Healthcare System / 630

Fellowship in Nephrology – NYU School of Medicine
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Peter S. Liang, MD, MPH
Peter S. Liang, MD, MPH

Peter S. Liang, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor - NYU School of Medicine

Attending Gastroenterologist – VA New York Harbor Health Care System Manhattan Medical Center
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Dr. Jason Maikos
Dr. Jason Maikos

Dr. Jason Maikos

Bio- Medical Engineering - VANYHHS

Inaugural Director – VISN 2 Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory
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Dr. Danil Makarov
Dr. Danil Makarov

Dr. Danil Makarov

Urologist and Fellowship Trained Health Services Researcher - NYU Langone and VA New York Harbor

Dr. Danil Makarov is a board-certified urologist and a fellowship trained health services researcher at NYU Langone and VA New York Harbor.
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Thomas S. Maldonado, MD, FACS, RVT
Thomas S. Maldonado, MD, FACS, RVT

Thomas S. Maldonado, MD, FACS, RVT

Schwartz-Buckley Endowed Professor of Surgery - Vascular Division at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York, NY

Director – Venous Thromboembolic Center and the Aortic Center at NYU Langone Health
Read More

Michael H. Pillinger, MD
Michael H. Pillinger, MD

Michael H. Pillinger, MD

Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Section Chief for Rheumatology – New York Campus
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Dr. Binita Shah
Dr. Binita Shah

Dr. Binita Shah

Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associate Director of Research - Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at NYU

Associate Director Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Director of the Transcatheter Valve Program – Manhattan VA Hospital
Read More

Alexis Sidiropoulos, PhD
Alexis Sidiropoulos, PhD

Alexis Sidiropoulos, PhD

Principle Investigator in the Biomechanics Research for the Advancement of Veteran Outcomes (BRAVO) Laboratory - Department of Veteran Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System

Dr. Sidiropoulos is a Principle Investigator in the Biomechanics Research for the Advancement of Veteran Outcomes (BRAVO) Laboratory at the Department of Veteran Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System.
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Dr. Michael Simberkoff
Dr. Michael Simberkoff

Dr. Michael Simberkoff

Retired Chief of Staff - VA New York Harbor Healthcare System

Volunteer at his Infectious Disease Clinic – VA New York Harbor
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 Benjamin G. Wu, MD
 Benjamin G. Wu, MD

Benjamin G. Wu, MD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

emphysema lung mass lung metastasis mediastinal lymphadenopathy small mass of the lung
Read More

Dr. Jana I. Preis, MD

Dr. Jana I. Preis, MD

Lead - VISN2 ID ICC

Chief of Infectious Disease Division – New York Harbor VA BK Campus
Read More

We Are Hiring
We Are Hiring

We Are Hiring

Contact Us

1-718-836-6600 ext# 8924
Fax: 718-567-4032
info@NIBRE.org
800 Poly Place
Brooklyn NY, 11209

Ayşe Aytaman MD, AGAF, FACG, FAASLD

Ayşe Aytaman MD, AGAF, FACG, FAASLD

Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - VA New York Harbor HCS Brooklyn

Co-Director – Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) 2S Liver and Cancer Team
Read More

Dr. Daniel J Becker

Dr. Daniel J Becker

MD

Section Chief for Hematology and Oncology – VA-NYHHS, Manhattan Campus
Read More

Dr. Mohamed Boutjdir MD

Dr. Mohamed Boutjdir MD

Director of the Cardiovascular Research Program - VA New York Harbor Healthcare System

Professor at Departments of Medicine, Cell Biology and Pharmacology – State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University
Read More

Cory K. Chen, PhD

Cory K. Chen, PhD

PhD

Director of the VISN 2/NYH Clinical Resource Hub Psychology Section – Manhattan Campus of the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System
Read More

Dr. Nabil El-Sherif

Dr. Nabil El-Sherif

Director of the Cardiology Division - Brooklyn Campus of VA's New York Harbor Healthcare System

El-Sharif’s current research focuses on identifying which patients in this group are at highest risk, so that internal defibrillators can be implanted in time to save these patients’ lives.
Read More

Dr. David Goldfarb, MD

Dr. David Goldfarb, MD

Chief of Nephrology - The New York Harbor VA Healthcare System

Clinical Chief of Nephrology – NYU Langone Medical Center
Read More

Jared Jagdeo, M.D., M.S.

Jared Jagdeo, M.D., M.S.

Staff Dermatologist - Brooklyn VA Medical Center

Jared Jagdeo, M.D., M.S., is a Staff Dermatologist at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center. Dr. Jagdeo is a world recognized expert in lasers and photomedicine.
Read More

Melanie Jay, MD, MSff

Melanie Jay, MD, MSff

Staff Physician - New York Harbor VA Manhattan

Associate Professor of Medicine and of Population Health – New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Read More

Lois Anne Katz, MD, FACP

Lois Anne Katz, MD, FACP

Associate Chief of Staff for Special Emphasis Programs and Quality Management - VA New York Harbor Healthcare System / 630

Fellowship in Nephrology – NYU School of Medicine
Read More

Peter S. Liang, MD, MPH

Peter S. Liang, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor - NYU School of Medicine

Attending Gastroenterologist – VA New York Harbor Health Care System Manhattan Medical Center
Read More

Dr. Jason Maikos

Dr. Jason Maikos

Bio- Medical Engineering - VANYHHS

Inaugural Director – VISN 2 Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory
Read More

Dr. Danil Makarov

Dr. Danil Makarov

Urologist and Fellowship Trained Health Services Researcher - NYU Langone and VA New York Harbor

Dr. Danil Makarov is a board-certified urologist and a fellowship trained health services researcher at NYU Langone and VA New York Harbor.
Read More

Thomas S. Maldonado, MD, FACS, RVT

Thomas S. Maldonado, MD, FACS, RVT

Schwartz-Buckley Endowed Professor of Surgery - Vascular Division at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York, NY

Director – Venous Thromboembolic Center and the Aortic Center at NYU Langone Health
Read More

Michael H. Pillinger, MD

Michael H. Pillinger, MD

Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Section Chief for Rheumatology – New York Campus
Read More

Dr. Binita Shah

Dr. Binita Shah

Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associate Director of Research - Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at NYU

Associate Director Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Director of the Transcatheter Valve Program – Manhattan VA Hospital
Read More

Alexis Sidiropoulos, PhD

Alexis Sidiropoulos, PhD

Principle Investigator in the Biomechanics Research for the Advancement of Veteran Outcomes (BRAVO) Laboratory - Department of Veteran Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System

Dr. Sidiropoulos is a Principle Investigator in the Biomechanics Research for the Advancement of Veteran Outcomes (BRAVO) Laboratory at the Department of Veteran Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System.
Read More

Dr. Michael Simberkoff

Dr. Michael Simberkoff

Retired Chief of Staff - VA New York Harbor Healthcare System

Volunteer at his Infectious Disease Clinic – VA New York Harbor
Read More

 Benjamin G. Wu, MD

Benjamin G. Wu, MD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

emphysema lung mass lung metastasis mediastinal lymphadenopathy small mass of the lung
Read More

Dr. Jana I. Preis, MD

Dr. Jana I. Preis, MD

Lead - VISN2 ID ICC

Chief of Infectious Disease Division – New York Harbor VA BK Campus
Read More

We Are Hiring

We Are Hiring

Contact Us

1-718-836-6600 ext# 8924
Fax: 718-567-4032
info@NIBRE.org
800 Poly Place
Brooklyn NY, 11209

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Our Service For You

Emphasizes the organization's dedication to delivering value and excellence in its offerings, ensuring that clients receive the best possible support and results.

Low Overhead Rate

The Narrows Institute maintains that the indirect costs associated with running a project or study are kept to a minimum. Our overhead costs include expenses such as administrative support, utilities, facility maintenance, and other operational costs that are not directly tied to specific research projects but are necessary for overall operations. Our overhead rate means that a smaller portion of the funding received is used for these indirect costs, allowing a larger proportion of the funds to be directed toward the actual research activities.

High Level of Service to Investigators

We provide comprehensive and effective support to researchers, enabling them to focus more on their research rather than administrative tasks. We can include a range of services such as grant application assistance, financial management, regulatory compliance, procurement of supplies and equipment, technical support, and access to shared resources and facilities. By offering high-quality services, The Narrows ensures that investigators have the necessary tools, resources, and administrative backing to conduct their research efficiently and effectively.

Low overhead rate and high level of service to investigators

Together, maintaining a low overhead rate while providing a high level of service to investigators is a challenging but desirable balance. It means The Narrows is efficient in its use of funds, maximizing the impact of financial resources on research activities while still ensuring that researchers receive the support they need to be successful.

Provide Timely Employee Hiring.

By ensuring that each step in the hiring process is conducted efficiently and without unnecessary delays, The Narrows can achieve timely employee hiring, meeting the goal of approximately 3 to 5 working days. This approach is especially valuable in dynamic industries where swift recruitment is crucial to maintain operational efficiency and address staffing needs promptly.

Processing Of Grant Applications

Effective processing of grant applications ensures that the most promising and deserving projects receive funding, fostering innovation and advancement in the respective fields.

Research Related Travel Request And Reimbursements

By adhering to a structured process for travel requests and reimbursements, The Narrows can maintain accountability, ensure proper use of funds, and support researchers in their work while managing travel-related expenses effectively.

Ordering Supplies And Equipment

By following a structured process for ordering supplies and equipment, The Narrows can ensure that they acquire the necessary resources efficiently, maintain control over expenditures, and support their operational and project needs effectively.

Provide Bridge Funding To Investigators

By following a structured process for ordering supplies and equipment, We can ensure that our Principal Investigators acquire the necessary resources efficiently, maintain control over expenditures, and support their operational and project needs effectively.

Support Travel Related To Research Staff Recruitment

By providing comprehensive support for travel related to research staff recruitment, organizations can enhance their ability to attract and hire top talent, ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process, and manage travel-related expenses effectively.

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Videos

Here, you can explore a wide range of multimedia content showcasing our cutting-edge research, groundbreaking discoveries, and educational initiatives. From insightful lectures and expert interviews to detailed demonstrations of our latest technologies and methodologies, our video library provides an immersive look into the innovative work being done at the Narrows Institute. Join us as we share the stories, knowledge, and advancements that are shaping the future of biomedical science and healthcare.

This is who we are.

We are the nonprofit research and education foundation for the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. We are one of the numerous congressionally created VA Non-Profit Corporations (NPCs) across the nation, established to allow VA Investigators to access non-VA funded research and education opportunities.

For further information please call the office at

718-836-6600 extension 6193 or 8924

ASME tours the VISN2 BRAVO (Biomechanics Research for the Advancement of Veteran Outcomes) to learn more about their cutting-edge work in motion mechanics, computational modeling, and prosthetics. Watch as Dr. Maikos and his gait and motion analysis team utilize the same technology used in movies and video games to explore the mechanics of human motion, specifically Veterans living with limb loss, to understand how the biomechanics of this disability affects mobility, pain, and quality of life. Also a research lab, their work in kinematics and kinetics will impact the future of prosthetics now and for years to come

Launched in 2018, the Veterans Coordinated Approach to Recovery and Employment (Veterans CARE) Project was the first Pay for Success project to explicitly focus on supporting veterans and the first multi-state project of its kind. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the City of Boston, and the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services collectively committed to pay up to $6 million in outcome payments through June 2021 if the program’s enrolled veterans achieved positive outcomes.

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