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Veena Manja is a Research Fellow affiliated with the Center for Innovation to Implementation under the Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) fellowship program at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System. She holds a PhD in Health Policy from McMaster University (2019) and is a licensed cardiologist.
Education:
- MBBS, Mysore Medical College, India
- MSc (unspecified field)
- PhD, McMaster University (2019)
- Residency in Internal Medicine, SUNY Buffalo, NY
- Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases, SUNY Buffalo, NY
Her research bridges clinical practice and implementation science, aiming to resolve gaps between evidence-based guidelines and real-world clinical decisions. Current work emphasizes cardiovascular outcomes in patients with co-occurring mental health conditions or substance use disorders, particularly methamphetamine-associated cardiovascular complications. She also contributes to evidence synthesis and guideline development for national/international organizations.
Research Context:
- Focus on translational science, integrating clinical and policy perspectives
- Specialization in methamphetamine-cardiovascular interactions
- Background in cardiology informs evidence-based practice implementation
Collaborations:
- Center for Innovation to Implementation (VA Palo Alto)
- Department of Health Policy
- Historical ties to McMaster University and SUNY Buffalo
