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LEARN  Veteran’s Perspectives A monthly publication that highlights research showcasing the importance of research for veterans - and the importance of veterans for research.  PARTICIPATE IN

RESEARCH VA researchers wouldn't be able to make the advancements they do without help from the volunteers who take part in studies. If you'd like to contribute to VA's

medical advancements, consider participating in research.   Participating in VA Research FAQ - If you are asked to participate in a research project, get as much information as you can about

the study.  If you are interested in participating in a research study, there may be opportunities at Wilmington VAMC, or you can find other VA sites that are seeking volunteers by going to

https://www.research.va.gov/for_veterans/find_studies.cfm.   If you decide to volunteer for a research study, you can change your mind at any time. Your decision to participate (or not)

will not affect your VA benefits.  Prefer to talk? Call the Wilmington VA Research Office at .  ENGAGE  Veterans and veteran community stakeholders can inform VA research in a variety of

ways: Volunteer to serve on a research project advisory committee, participate in meetings that inform research recruitment strategies, assist to disseminate research findings by reviewing

draft materials, provide feedback on research study presentation materials, volunteer to serve on a mock research proposal review committee, offer to contact community organizations (e.g.,

VSOs) on behalf of a research team, prepare assessment tool packets for a research project, volunteer on a research project event planning committee, work directly with a research  team

throughout a study, etc. Veterans helping to plan, shape research projects (va.gov) - An article that describes an example of how veterans can be engaged in planning and shaping a research

study. Includes Q&A with researchers and veteran personal research engagement story.  For engagement opportunities call the Wilmington VA Research Office at . PARTNER  At the local

level, Wilmington VAMC partners with several academic institutions including University of Delaware, Delaware State University, Rowan University, Thomas Jefferson University, and a VA

not-for-profit corporation.  Since Wilmington VAMC is in an IDeA state, it is a Partner Institution of the Delaware IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (DE-INBRE) which offers

collaborative biomedical research opportunities focused on Veteran’s health and with the Delaware CTR ACCEL program with a focus on translating research into clinical care for Veterans.   

Wilmington VAMC research Office partners with the Veterans Health Foundation. This partnership provides Wilmington VAMC with a highly valued means for administering non-VA federal and

private sector funds in support of our research and education activities, thus expanding the number and type of funding opportunities to which VA and its affiliated academic researchers can

apply.  Research partnerships to improve and enhance the health and healthcare of Veterans is a priority for the Wilmington VAMC. We welcome and encourage partnerships with VA intramural

researchers and with researchers from outside of the VA. For further information and resources, CLICK HERE. To explore research partnership opportunities, call the Wilmington VA Research

Office at . PERFORM  Our numbers continue to climb! Six Wilmington VAMC staff currently lead research or research-related projects. Between October 2024 and February 2025 Wilmington VAMC

staff supported seven grant applications. To date, 20 health professions trainees completed a summer research acculturation program with the Wilmington VAMC Research and Development Office

to learn about research careers with the VA WILMINGTON VAMC RESEARCH OFFICE   Mail Code: 151  Fax:   Phone: Email: [email protected]  THE VETERANS HEALTH FOUNDATION  The Veterans

Health Foundation  is a private nonprofit organization that aims to improve the health and well-being of Veterans by supporting and advancing VA Wilmington’s research and education

activities, while observing the highest ethical standards.  Website: Veterans Health Foundation  Phone: 412-360-3866  Email: [email protected]