United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration Office of Research and Development
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Mission Statement

The Office of Research and Development (ORD) aspires to discover knowledge, develop VA researchers and health care leaders, and create innovations that advance health care for our Veterans and the Nation.

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Participating in Research

Each year, dedicated researchers and volunteers work together on thousands of studies at VA Medical Centers, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes. These studies have contributed significantly to advancements in health care for Veterans and the larger population. The VA Research Program aspires to discover knowledge through research, develop VA researchers and health care leaders, and create innovations that advance health care for our Veterans and the Nation.

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Media Roundtables

Virtual media roundtables provide reporters with an opportunity for direct discussion with leading VA researchers on key research topics and portfolio areas. Each hour-long session includes brief remarks by researchers on a designated topic followed by a question and answer session. Reporters may participate in-person at VA headquarters in Washington, D.C., or by teleconference.

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ORD Publications

Publications and reports can be found by clicking on the publication type in the list below, which will display the existing issues for that publication.
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Research Topics

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  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Women's Health
  • Caregivers
  • Mental Health
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Cancer
  • Afghanistan and Iraq
  • Diabetes
  • Depression
  • Prosthetics
  • Rural Health

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