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Richmond Institute for Veterans Research

​(Formerly known as McGuire Research Institute, Inc.)

We invite you to learn about how we are exploring the possibilities through cutting-edge research, bringing quality care to our Veterans, and building a better future.

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We are committed to providing quality health care to Veterans and offer opportunities for patients to participate in research-related clinical trials.

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The cutting-edge research conducted at RIVR consists of laboratory studies, clinical studies, and health outcomes pertaining to a wide range of disease processes and conditions that affect Veterans as well as the general population. 

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At RIVR we support education and training for employee and patient related activities.

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Latest Happenings

📣 Join Us at This Upcoming Community Event! 🤠
 
The Richmond Institute for Veterans Research (RIVR) is proud to be a sponsor of this meaningful event open to all interested Seniors & Veterans!
 

If you’re in the Richmond area, don’t miss our Seniors & Veterans Celebration - Boots on the Ground - at The Laurels of Willow Creek

August 21, 2025

Open House Style: Stop by anytime between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Live line dancing starts at 12:30 PM, and everyone gets a fan – it’s part of the Boots on the Ground fun!

11611 Robious Rd, Midlothian, VA

Join us for music, great vibes, tours of the beautiful facility, door prizes, and fun photo ops with a Western backdrop!

It’s a Western-themed party, so feel free to dress the part – boots, hats, and all – but it’s totally optional.

RSVPs or questions?

Call/text: 804-802-2607

Email: Terri@theseniorsavvy.com

 
Stop by our RIVR informational table to learn more about how we’re supporting Veterans through groundbreaking research and community-driven initiatives. We’ll have free resources, giveaways, and a team ready to connect and share our mission.

This is a great opportunity to engage, learn, and connect with others who care about the well-being of our Seniors & Veterans.
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The Monthly Buzz

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August 7 | National Purple Heart Day 💜

Today, we honor the brave service members who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Purple Heart is a symbol of their courage, resilience, and sacrifice.

At the Richmond Institute for Veteran Research, we do what we do because of them.
Our mission is driven by the strength and perseverance of our veterans. Through dedicated research and veteran-focused initiatives, we aim to create better outcomes and brighter futures for those who have given so much in service to our nation.

💜 To every Purple Heart recipient we see you, we honor you, and we are committed to standing beside you.

Research Spotlights

Learn more about the dedicated individuals and teams at Richmond Institute for Veterans Research who are committed to advancing research for the benefit of our veterans.

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At the Annual Department of Internal Medicine Research Retreat, held at VCU’s Rice Rivers Center, collaboration took center stage. Designed to foster innovation and cross-disciplinary partnerships, this retreat brings together researchers from across VCU Health, the Central VA Health System, and multiple academic departments.

Dr. Jasmohan Bajaj and Dr. Jose Huizar were key contributors to this year’s retreat. The retreat concluded on a high note with an inspiring presentation by Dr. Jasmohan Bajaj, M.D., who shared his powerful "Recipe for Success" a testament to his leadership, wisdom, and commitment to advancing Veteran care through research. Their expertise supports the mission of the Richmond Institute for Veterans Research (RIVR): to advance science that drives meaningful change in the lives of those who’ve served.

Events like this are more than networking opportunities—they’re launchpads for the kind of team science that leads to better treatments, better data, and better outcomes for our Veterans. 

🔬 VA Research News & Advancements

Over the last few months, NAVREF has been collaborating with the global market research firm Ipsos on a project to collect data regarding Veterans’ perceptions of VA research. This groundbreaking survey conducted by Ipsos in partnership with NAVREF, highlights the OVERWHELMING veteran (and American public) support for research conducted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Voice of the Veteran: What Inspires Us

Through this powerful new series, NAVREF will shine a spotlight on veterans who have

contributed to groundbreaking medical advancements by taking part in clinical research at the VA.  Click the link below to read these impactful stories and learn what inspires us to continue our work with VA Research. 

NAVREF - Voice of the Veteran | Research that Resonates

OUR PATIENTS SAY...

"Effects of Electrical Stimulation and Vitamin D Supplementation of Bone

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 I really enjoyed participating in the program. I have benefited from the exercise and training a great deal I had muscle atrophy in my legs and torso area from my injury 27 years ago but I can feel more muscle mass in my calves,thighs, and buttocks, also me being a T1 C8 paraplegic,  my stomach muscles don't work making it bigger and since I started the study my stomach and waist size has gotten smaller I lost 3 and a 1/2 pounds I feel that overall I'm healthier at the present  than at the start of the study. I hope that my participation in the study will help someone else as well. "

"Participating in the research last conducted I hope helped the team learn and find avenues to help people who need blood thinners. I hope my being a part helped to find a better solution."
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