Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
Basma Fattaleh is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in research coordination and fitness instruction. Since October 2009, Basma has served as a Research Program Coordinator at the Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research, overseeing the DPPOS and GRADE diabetes research studies in the Puget Sound region. Prior to this role, Basma was an Exercise Specialist and Group Fitness Instructor at Boeing from February 2008 to October 2018, with a certification from the American Council on Exercise specializing in various fitness modalities, including Zumba and TRX. Basma holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the University of Jordan, earned between 1984 and 1988.
Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
Established in 1989, Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research (SIBCR) serves our nation’s Veterans through research and education endeavors at both divisions of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) and Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center (MGVAMC). Our Mission says it all: To improve the health and well-being of Veterans through research and education conducted at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center. Our investigators and staff are dedicated to the improvement of Veterans’ lives and SIBCR is dedicated to supporting their efforts by facilitating research and education projects funded by other federal agencies, voluntary health organizations, nonprofit professional societies, academic institutions and for-profit companies. SIBCR also works in conjunction with private donors to support research and education programs. In our three decades as a nonprofit institute 501(c)(3) incorporated in Washington State, our membership has grown to include both clinical and lab-based researchers in diverse areas such as: Diabetes treatment and prevention Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease Traumatic brain injury Geriatric care Rehabilitative medicine and prosthetics Addiction treatment, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders and psychological health Cancer care SIBCR is governed by a thirteen member Board of Directors, none of whom receive compensation for their service.