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BioMedical

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Breaking Barriers in STEM – Women Changing Science and Engineering

Dr. Alexis Sidiropoulos is one of the Principal Investigators at BRAVO – the Biomechanics Research for the Advancement of Veteran Outcomes Laboratory at the Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System. She is currently focused on prosthetics, with a special concentration on whole-body movement analysis using a state-of-the-art 3D motion capture system. This involves analyzing continuous coordination and stability during walking in veterans and service members who suffer from lower extremity limb loss.

In addition to all of this, Dr. Sidiropolous is also involved in a mentorship program entitled BRAVO for STEM, Leveling the Equation for Young Women. This program offers educational opportunities to young female students through hands-on, problem-based learning in a laboratory setting. She works in tandem with Dr. Samantha Amadeo, a research physical therapist, to help provide education in STEM (which is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math that originated in the early 1990s) internships at the Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus.

Doctors Sidiropolous and Amadeo are both eager to provide role models to interns who might not have even heard the word STEM before and make them aware of the options that are available to them in their chosen professional field of study. The doctors believe that not only is the BRAVO program an essential part of the continuing education of the young students, but also one that they hope these future engineers will one day become a part of themselves, remaining and encouraging the next generation that will come after them.

“The most significant obstacle for women entering STEM is the lack of education and not the opportunity to become involved in STEM programs”, Dr. Sidiropolous firmly believes. “STEM is very broad, but it also provides a lot of niche opportunities, so if there are some things that you’re interested in, there is a career for you.”

For further information please call the office at

View SITE: asme.org

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

How Video Game Tech Helps Wounded Veterans

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

The Veterans CARE Pay for Success Project

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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