Genetics

VA’s Million Veteran Program is the largest genetics research program to date, studying genes, lifestyle behaviors, and military exposures impact on health and illness. MVP talks Genetics on DNA Day.

VA’s Million Veteran Program is one of the largest genetics research programs, supporting groundbreaking research in precision medicine. Vietnam Veteran Milton Verdoot shares his story for enrolling.

VA’s Million Veteran Program is the largest genetics research program of its kind, supporting groundbreaking research in personalized medicine. Veteran Keisha Bellamy shares her story for enrolling.

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.

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.

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.

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 researchers recently identified three genetic mutations that govern cholesterol levels, which could lead to new drugs to treat cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

VA is partnering with Veterans to build the world’s largest [...]