WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is celebrating exceptional care for Veterans this week, May 2 – 6 as part of the nationally recognized Research Week. This year’s theme, “Discovery and Collaboration for Exceptional Health Care,” celebrates two crucial elements of VA research: dedicated follow-through on important research findings to optimize medical therapies for Veterans and others; and vital research and care collaborations between VA and academic institutions, other government agencies, and health-related industry.
“VA has a legacy of extraordinary achievement in research and development,” said VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki. “These achievements keep us on the cutting edge of health care and ensure we can provide, to all generations of Veterans, the very best care and services which they have earned through their service to the Nation.”
“At the foundation of VA’s collaborative system of world-class care is VA research—finding the answers to Veterans’ needs and advancing the nation’s medical knowledge,” said VA Under Secretary for Health Dr. Robert A. Petzel. “Our continued partnerships with our academic affiliates allow VA to expedite translation of research from bench to bedside, ensuring the best care for our Nation’s Veterans.”
In today’s economic climate, the partnerships being recognized during Research Week are especially crucial for leveraging resources and maximizing the yield from research investments. “We are proud to join forces with others who share VA’s passion for making life better for Veterans and all Americans,” said VA Chief Research and Development Officer Dr. Joel Kupersmith. “Partnering with research organizations and academic partners means breakthrough findings come faster and will swiftly translate into life-improving therapies for our Veterans.” {continued}
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
“Discovery and Collaboration for Exceptional Health Care”
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WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is celebrating exceptional care for Veterans this week, May 2 – 6 as part of the nationally recognized Research Week. This year’s theme, “Discovery and Collaboration for Exceptional Health Care,” celebrates two crucial elements of VA research: dedicated follow-through on important research findings to optimize medical therapies for Veterans and others; and vital research and care collaborations between VA and academic institutions, other government agencies, and health-related industry.







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