VA Research Week Offers Glimpse into Medicine's Future

What:
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) presents research advances in the
fields of genomic medicine; state-of-the-art advancements in prosthetic
design; breakthroughs in restoring central nervous system function; and
critical progress in traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder,
Parkinson's disease and cancer.

Who:
Dr. Joel Kupersmith, VA's chief of research

When:
Wednesday, April 29, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where:
Russell Senate Office Building, Room 418

Media:
In addition to a research overview, there will be media availability with
researchers in key areas. VA will demonstrate an advanced artificial arm that
promises to make it easier for those with severe limb loss to perform such
activities of daily living as picking up a key or holding a pencil. Veterans
that have participated in VA research studies will be on-hand to discuss their
experiences.

Background:
May 3 through 9 is National VA Research Week, themed "Turning Hope into
Reality." The week celebrates the contributions of VA investigators and
collaborators and the Veterans who make the research possible by participating
in VA research studies. With state-of-the-art electronic records and close
public and private partnerships, VA is uniquely equipped to conduct crucial
research. Because most of its researchers also provide clinical care to
Veterans, VA is able to quickly take its findings from laboratory to bedside.

CONTACT: VA Office of Public Affairs, +1-202-461-7600

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SOURCE U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs