Veterans Research Engagement Council

Veterans Engagement.

Mission

Our mission is to engage Veteran stakeholders in multiple facets of CfNN research intended to explore new science and develop new treatments to improve Veterans’ health by:
  • Providing feedback on current and planned CfNN research programs
  • Reviewing and providing suggestions on research procedures and materials (including recruitment)
  • Recommending ways of disseminating research findings to stakeholders
  • Identifying additional areas of need for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology research.

Evidence VREC Works

  • Draws upon the strengths, resources, and diversity of individual patients and communities affected by a health issue.
  • Community needs are given equal weight against the priorities of researchers, clinical and academic partners, healthcare organizations, and funders.
  • The expertise and knowledge of patients and community members is honored.
  • Throughout the research there is an emphasis on openness, and building and maintaining trust between partners.

VREC Contact Information

Elizabeth (Mimi) Sevin, LICSW

Co-Chair , Veterans Research Engagement Committee (VREC)

Clinical Interventionist
VA RR&D Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology (CfNN), VA Providence Healthcare System

 

Catherine (Caite) DeCesare, BA

Co-Chair, Veterans Engagement Committee (VREC) 

Research Assistant
VA RR&D Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology (CfNN), VA Providence Healthcare System

VREC Members

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Justyn Charon

Veteran Outreach Program Specialist Providence Veterans Center United States Marine Corps (Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom)

 
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Jessop Consuelo

Veteran Caregiver -Veteran Caregiver Support Program

Rhode Island’s Dole Caregiver Fellow Advocate – Elizabeth Dole Foundation

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Paul Darcy

Former Research Recruitment Specialist, VA Providence Healthcare System  

United States Army (Operation Iraqi Freedom)

 

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Steven Magnanti, BS

United States Air Force (Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom) 

RI National Guard