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Veterans and the Public: Check out our Research Highlights
and Featured Content sections below to learn about some of the research being done by VA researchers.
Browse through the Programs section to discover the many research
programs throughout the country, or learn about participating
in a research study.
VA-Funded Researchers: This website serves as a resource for VA-funded researchers
and research staff to learn of new funding opportunities, updated guidance and deadlines, and
other topics of interest.
| Announcements |
- Jun 24, 2009 -
Important! Should Veterans with a Diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Be Considered a Vulnerable Population for the Purpose of Applying Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research? (928 PDF)
- Jun 24, 2009 -
Important! Interim Guidance On Research Warranting Special Safeguards To Protect The Rights And Welfare Of Human Subjects (20 KB PDF)
- Jun 23, 2009 -
NEW! DoD Multiple Sclerosis Research Funding Opportunities
- Jun 10, 2009 -
NEW! ORD Guidance on Pregnancy in Human Subject Research- June 2009 (21 KB PDF)
- Jun 8, 2009 -
NEW! For Researchers: Responding to Congressional Information Requests
- May 18, 2009 -
Memo: Remedial Actions Related to Research Compliance Officer Audit Findings (54 KB PDF)
- Apr 24, 2009 -
(CSR&D: PTSD; RR&D: TBI; HSR&D: TBI, NRI, Parkinson's Disease, Deployment...)
- Feb 18, 2009 -
FY09 DOD PRORP and SCIRP Funding Opportunities
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| Volunteering in Research |
Click here to learn more about volunteering in VA research, and to order our new brochure! |
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| Featured Content |
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 Research offers guidance for family caregivers
Dr. Scott Trudeau, an occupational therapist and researcher at the Bedford (Mass.) VA Medical Center and Boston University, helped Ann and Donald Cameron improve the safety in their home. Donald, a Navy veteran, received a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease three years ago.
|| Don't miss the slideshow that features some of the changes the Camerons made in their home. ||
Other Features
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| VA Research Currents |
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 In this issue: - Studies boost Alzheimer's home safety (and don't miss the online feature and slideshow!);
- RNA revelation;
- New screening tool for dementia;
- VA study probes care for American Indians, Native Alaskans;
- Image rehearsal may ease PTSD nightmares;
- Among older veterans, women less likely to get immunized;
- Depression common in kidney disease;
- Transplanted neurons reduce spinal cord pain in rats;
- HIV therapy linked to low bone density;
- Parsing press releases;
- Effort launched to stem mental-health stigma
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| VA Research Week 2009 Activities |
Click here to learn more about the exciting VA Research Week Events during April 29 - May 1, 2009.
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Download Flyer (1.6 MB, PDF)
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| Upcoming Events |
| Here you will find notifications for scientific meetings and events that may be of interest to the VA research community. |
- Oct 7, 2009 -
2009 ACRM-ASNR Joint Educational Conference
Plan now to attend the 2009 ACRM-ASNR Joint Educational Conference in Denver, Colorado, at the Marriott Denver Tech Center Hotel, October 7-11, 2009.
The theme for 2009 is Buil...
- Oct 22, 2009 -
AAPM&R Annual Assembly
October 22-25, 2009 Austin, TX Hilton/Convention Cntr ...
- Nov 5, 2009 -
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies 25th Annual Meeting
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies will host its 25th Annual Meeting at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, Georgia USA November 5-7, 2009 with pre-meeting i...
- Nov 14, 2009 -
American Medical Infomatics Association (AMIA) 2009 Annual Symposium
AMIA 2009 Annual Symposium
November 14-18, 2009
Hilton Washington & Towers
Washington, DC
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