Office of Research & Development

From VA Research Currents

MVP transforms health care

The Million Veteran Program has made possible cutting-edge discoveries that make a difference in Veterans' lives.

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Virtual Reality

The VA Immersive team has implemented a virtual reality program to help Veterans manage their pain.

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COVID-19

NIAID has provided more than 27,000 doses of the antiviral drug remdesivir to VA after a collaborative study on treatments for COVID-19.

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Testing new depression treatment

New medication may provide breakthrough for Veterans suffering from treatment resistant depression.

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News Briefs
VA tests new screening tool for early cancer detection Researchers use rock-paper-scissors to test new brain-computer interface PTSD treatment could lower cardiovascular risk \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

News Briefs

VA tests new screening tool for early cancer detection

Researchers use rock-paper-scissors to test new brain-computer interface

PTSD treatment could lower cardiovascular risk

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Research Topic of the Day
Genomics Genomic medicine has the potential to launch the world into a new era of customized medical care. .. Learn more View All Topics

Research Topic of the Day

Genomics
Genomic medicine has the potential to launch the world into a new era of customized medical care. .. Learn more

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Volunteering in VA Research
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ranks as one of the nation's leaders in health research. Thousands of studies are conducted at VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes each year. This research has significantly contributed to advancements in health care for Veterans... Learn more Participate in research Collaborative Aging (in Place) Research using Technology (CART) Enhancing Skeletal Adaptations - PTH and Exercise (ESkAPE) Exercise Mode and Bone Biomarkers (EBB) Million Veteran Program (MVP) Mode of Exercise Training on the Bone Response to Exercise in Older Veterans (MOVE) Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD (SGB-PTSD) Telehealth Interventions: Holistic, Non-Medical Treatments for PTSD and Pain in Veterans VA Sponsored Clinical Trials

Volunteering in VA Research

Study participant Raina Groover goes over some exercises with physical therapist Susan Conroy during a clinic visit.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ranks as one of the nation's leaders in health research. Thousands of studies are conducted at VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes each year. This research has significantly contributed to advancements in health care for Veterans... Learn more