VA Research

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on community asset maps to aid suicide prevention; reversing the aging caused by TBIs, and a new homecare system for older Veterans.

A VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System surgeon received the highest honor during the 2025 National VA Research Week Kick Off Awards Ceremony.

National VA Research Week is May 16-20, 2022. This year's theme is "Science in Service of Veterans."

VHA proudly invites you to join us in celebration of 75 years of historic service to America’s Veterans. And take a look at the future of care.

The theme of this year’s National VA Research Week, May 17–21, is “One Team, One Mission,” reflecting the nationwide focus of VA researchers on improving Veterans’ health care and quality of life.

Most research on statins—drugs used by millions to lower cholesterol—has focused on middle-aged people, not the elderly. Now, a major statin study focused on older people is underway. And 50 VA medical centers are taking part.

Neurologist specializes in treating sleep disorders. Program aims to understand sleep and the impact that poor sleep can have on the brain and body. And how sleep is affected by TBI and PTSD.

Desert Shield and Desert Storm Veterans who want to comment on their health concerns or ask about Gulf War Research can do so through the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses.

Veterans' willingness to help test new treatments for COVID-19 means millions of lives around the world will potentially be saved. VA leadership thanks them for their service to their country and others.

A VA researcher will investigate the effects of discontinuing thyroid replacement therapy in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism. It may pave the way to address levothyroxine overuse by Veterans.

Research plays a critical role in the treatment of Veterans. The VA Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss is part of that role.

This year, National VA Research Week, May 11–15, focuses on "Empowering Veterans Through Research." Since 1925, VA researchers have been discovering new ways to treat disease and improve Veterans' health. VA has a proud history of conducting high-quality clinical trials that benefit the nation. That mission is especially relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic.