RECOVER
Research Committee

Research Strategy
Research Committee

Advancing Evidence-Based Veterinary CPR

RECOVER recognizes the critical need for high-quality, collaborative research to advance cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in veterinary medicine. The RECOVER Research Committee provides scientific leadership and oversight to ensure that research supported by the RECOVER initiative is rigorous, ethical, and aligned with the mission of improving outcomes for veterinary patients experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest.

Meet the RECOVER Research Team

 

  • Manuel Boller Dr med vet, MTR, DACVECC Chair Research, Registry REDCap Manager
  • Anusha Balakrishnan BVSc, DACVECC, Co-Chair Registry Committee
  • Deborah C. Silverstein DVM, DACVECC, Co-Chair Registry Committee
  • Guillaume L. Hoareau DVM, PhD, DACVECC, FCCM Chair Trials Committee
  • Sabrina Hoehne PD, Dr med vet, DACVECC, DECVECC Trials Committee Member, Registry Data Management
  • Yusuke Endo, DVM, PhD Trials Committee Member
  • Steven Friedenberg DVM, PhD, DACVECC, Registry Data Analysis Consultant
  • Rachel Feuerstein BS, LVMT, VTS(ECC), Registry Data Quality Control
  • Conor Vickers MD, RECOVER App Consultant
  • Erick Licher MS, RECOVER Research Service Specialist
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What is the role of the RECOVER Research Committee?

The Research Committee is responsible for guiding, evaluating, and supporting research efforts that address critical knowledge gaps identified in the RECOVER Guidelines. Through structured oversight and collaboration, the Committee works to ensure that research findings meaningfully inform clinical practice and future guideline updates.

What does the RECOVER Research Committee do?

Scientific Oversight

The Research Committee provides scientific review and guidance for RECOVER-affiliated research initiatives, including: Clinical trials, Prospective and observational studies, Registry-based research, Methodological and reporting standards. 

The Committee ensures that proposed research questions are relevant, feasible, and aligned with RECOVER’s evidence-based framework.

Identification of Knowledge Gaps

In collaboration with guideline authors and subject matter experts, the Research Committee:

  • Identifies gaps in current veterinary CPR evidence. 
  • Prioritizes research questions with high potential clinical impact.
  • Aligns research priorities with RECOVER Guideline updates. 
Trial and Study Review

For RECOVER-sponsored or endorsed studies, the Committee:

  • Reviews study concepts and protocols
  • Provides feedback on study design, feasibility, and endpoints.
  • Ensures consistency with ethical and scientific best practices.
  • The Committee does not replace institutional regulatory bodies but works alongside them to promote high standards of ethical research conduct.
Facilitation of Collaboration

The Research Committee actively supports collaboration by:

  • Connecting investigators, trial sites, and working groups.
  • Promoting multicenter and interdisciplinary studies.
  • Encouraging participation from academic, private practice, and international partners. 
Integration with RECOVER Guidelines

A core function of the Committee is to ensure that research outcomes:

  • Inform future RECOVER Guideline revisions.
  • Improve CPR training, protocols, and implementation.
  • Translate into meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.

What competencies do RECOVER Committee Members bring to the table?

Members are selected to ensure diverse perspectives and representation across practice settings. The RECOVER Research Committee is composed of veterinarians and scientists with expertise in:

  • Emergency and critical care
  • Cardiopulmonary physiology
  • Clinical trial design, translational research, and biostatistics
  • Research methodology and ethics