Research
Explore VA Providence's research initiatives with specialty programs. You can also volunteer to participate in a research study.
Welcome to Research at the VA Providence Healthcare System
ACOS for Research: Gaurav Choudhary, MD
AO for Research: Kimberly Marcolivio, M. Ed.
Providence is a unique research site in the heart of academic-rich southern New England. Here at VA Providence, we have more than 250 research projects totaling over 20 million dollars in VA, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DoD), and commercial grants.
Our research service is affiliated with some of the top academic and medical institutions in the region, including Brown University, University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Care New England.
Our large research and development program employs over 350 research personnel who conduct studies in rehabilitation medicine, cardiology, pulmonary disease, mental health, neuroscience, health services & economics, PTSD, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and homelessness.
These studies enhance our ability to provide state-of-the-art techniques and treatments to our patients. At the same time, our research program helps VA Providence recruit and retain the highest quality health care professionals who treat our Veterans in the VA Clinics on a daily basis.
For Researchers
Grants
VA grant information and materials can be found in the links below. Questions about grants can be directed to Kimberly Marcolivio at Kimberly.Marcolivio@va.gov. Non VA-funded grants are handled by Ocean State Research Institute (OSRI), a non-profit located at VA Providence Healthcare System. For any inquiries related to Ocean State Research Institute (OSRI), contact:
Corey Coia at Corey.Coia2@va.gov
- ORD Funding
- ORD Policies and Guidance
- Grant Proposal Guidance (This site is only accessible from a VA server)
Protocol Submissions
All protocol submissions are done through IRBNet (VAIRRS). When a research study application is submitted in IRBNet, the application will be routed to the appropriate committee based on the type of research being performed. All human subjects trials are required to have IRB approval prior to initiating the research.
If you are interested in submitting a new protocol or have questions about becoming a VA Principal Investigator, please contact Kimberly Marcolivio at Kimberly.Marcolivio@va.gov or 401-273-7100 Ext. 13464.
For questions about IRBNet, you may contact Sylvia Varadian at Sylvia.Varadian@va.gov.
Committees
Research and Development (R & D) Committee
Primary Contact: Sylvia Varadian, R&D Committee Coordinator
Sylvia.Varadian@va.gov
401-273-7100 ext. 16549
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Primary Contact: Amy Mochel, IRB Coordinator
Amy.Mochel@va.gov
401-273-7100 ext. 14151
Subcommittee on Research Safety (SRS)
Primary Contact: Tiffany Galligan, Research Safety Coordinator
Tiffany.Galligan@va.gov
401-457-3066 ext. 13530
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Primary Contact: Tiffany Galligan, IACUC Coordinator
Tiffany.Galligan@va.gov
401-457-3066 ext. 13530
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Contacts
Gaurav Choudhary, MD ACOS/Research 401-273-7100 ext. 12029
Kimberly Marcolivio, M.Ed Director of Research Operations 401-273-7100 ext. 13464
Heather Thibaudeau Budget Analyst 401-273-7100 ext. 12713
Christine Fitzgerald Research Compliance Officer 401-273-7100 ext. 14269
Mike Baldwin Program Support/ ADPAC 401-273-7100 ext. 16453
Sylvia Varadian Program Support/ IRBNet Admin 401-273-7100 ext. 16549
Corey Coia Ocean State Research Institute (OSRI) 401-273-7100 ext. 13475
Executive Director