Genetics

Combining science and service as a VA genetic counselor
VA’s Million Veteran Program is one of the world’s largest genetics research programs, innovating health care for Veterans. Genetic counselor Morgan Danowski shares her story as part of the program.
Sedra Graves: Giving back through research
VA’s Million Veteran Program is one of the world’s largest genetics research programs designed to better prevent and treat disease in Veterans. Army Veteran Sedra Graves shares her story for enrolling.
VA’s voluntary research genetics program reaches major milestone with 750,000 Veteran partners
Research using MVP data is already underway with several studies, including efforts focused on understanding the genetics of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), diabetes, heart disease, suicide prevention and other topics.
The real MVP: Vietnam Veteran proud to be in VA Million Veteran Program
Edwin Callahan volunteered to participate in the VA Million Veteran Program because genetics is a next frontier in medicine that will serve those who have served us, our Veterans.
VA study on cholesterol genetics could lead to new treatments for heart disease, diabetes
VA researchers recently identified three genetic mutations that govern cholesterol levels, which could lead to new drugs to treat cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
VA’s Million Veteran Program: advancing genomic research
VA is partnering with Veterans to build the world’s largest […]