Presentations will include information about research on schizophrenia, diabetes, brain-computer interface, women's issues and more.
VA, in collaboration with Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) and other partners, is hosting the event as part of National VA Research Week. Research Week activities recognize VA investigators and staff for their discoveries and innovations, which have led to advancements in health care for veterans and the entire nation, and pay tribute to veterans for their participation in VA research studies.
Speakers will include:
- VA Secretary James B. Peake, M.D.
- Under Secretary for Health Michael J. Kussman, M.D.
- Chief Research and Development Officer Joel Kupersmith, M.D.
- Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Feller
- Health Affairs Editor Susan Dentzer
Get more information and a schedule.
The event will be at VA headquarters: 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.
To attend, please contact Christine Amereihn at Christine.Amereihn@va.gov or 410-962-1800, ext.273 by May 16th.