Narrows Institute for Biomedical Research

The Narrows Institute for Biomedical Research and Education is a non-profit corporation affiliated with the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, specifically serving the Brooklyn Campus. Established as a VA-affiliated non-profit research corporation (NPC), it provides a flexible administrative mechanism to facilitate and manage research and educational activities funded by non-VA sources, such as the National Institutes of Health and private industry. The institute supports VA investigators in conducting a wide range of clinical trials and basic science research aimed at improving the health of the veteran population. Its research portfolio is diverse, covering critical areas such as mental health, cardiology, oncology, and infectious diseases. By bridging the gap between federal resources and private funding, the Narrows Institute plays a vital role in advancing medical innovation within the Veterans Affairs healthcare framework.