Thank You, Million Veteran Program participants

“When we talk to Veterans about joining the Million Veteran Program (MVP), we’re very quickly asked about the bottom line: Will it help other Veterans? Will it help other Americans?” said Dr. Mike Gaziano, MVP’s principal investigator.

This sense of commitment to serving others has been evident since the first Veteran joined the program when MVP officially launched in 2011.

Fast forward 12 years and MVP is now the world’s largest genetic research program with more than 1,000,000 Veteran participants helping to change the future of Veteran health care.

Making research matter 

Thanks to Veterans like you, MVP is conducting research to help health care professionals find new ways to detect, prevent and treat health conditions that matter to Veterans, such as cancer, heart disease, mental health and more. As one of the most diverse programs of its kind, MVP strives to include representation of all Veterans in this research.

“More participants from all backgrounds means more opportunities to find positive, real-world applications to improve Veteran health care in clinical settings for every Veteran,” said Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar, MVP’s program director.

Real-world outcomes for Veteran health also make a difference for all Americans. MVP’s research will assist in the Cancer Moonshot initiative, a federal program aiming to cut the death rate from cancer by at least 50% over the next 25 years. Veterans in MVP are helping to pave the way for better nationwide health care.

Veteran support enables MVP’s success

This past year, MVP published more than 100 research studies about several health conditions, including tinnitus, Alzheimer’s Disease, prostate cancer, endometriosis and more. These studies are some of the largest ever conducted and the outcome of this research has unparalleled opportunities to improve health care for people of all backgrounds.

The amazing support from the Veteran community has led MVP to be one of the most respected programs of its kind. “As the world’s largest genomic research program tied to a national health care system, we are excited about what this program has accomplished and the possibilities for what comes next,” said Gaziano. 

Join MVP to help improve Veteran health care

MVP’s research would not be possible without the participation of each and every Veteran who has joined since the program’s inception in 2011. “The opportunity to study genetics, lifestyle, exposures and how it all combines to affect a Veteran’s whole health is truly one of a kind,” said Muralidhar. “Every day the MVP team works to turn that incredible service into science.”

Visit the MVP website to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of all Veterans, those who served before you, alongside you and those who will serve after you. You can also call 866-441-6075 to make an appointment at a participating VA facility. You don’t need to receive your care at VA to participate.