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VA Research Week

"The VA Research Program is the foundation for advancements in veterans' health care and represents the promise of a better life."

James B. Peake, M.D., Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs

Posters

Download poster (360 KB, JPG)

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A Promise for a Brighter Tomorrow

May 11-17, 2008

VA Research Week celebrates the achievements of VA researchers in providing high quality care for veterans and advancing medical science. It also serves to educate veterans, the public, and the media about the research being conducted at medical centers, and its impact on treating and preventing disease and disability.

• Memo to field (351 KB, PDF)
• Ideas for research week activities (28 KB, PDF)
• VAMC Research Week Plans (17 KB, PDF)
• VA R&D Core Message (145 KB, PDF)
• Preparation Guidelines for Research Week
• DUE NOW!VAMC Planned Activities Form for 2008 (31 KB,Word) (March 28, 2008)
• Factors in a Successful Research Week Event - General Points (67 KB,Word)
• Preparing for Research Week (32 KB,Word)
• Sample Invitation Letter to Members of Congress (59 KB,Word)
• Sample Invitation Letter to VSOs / Affiliated Medical Schools (56 KB,Word)
• Sample Media Release (55 KB,Word)
• Sample Research Day Agenda (56 KB,Word)
• Research Week Summary Report Form (Submit ASAP) (30 KB,Word)
• Handout Material
  • VA Research Advances
  • Secretary's Declaration (142 KB, Word)
• VA R&D Logos for Download
  • (146 KB, GIF)
  • (355 KB, GIF)
  • (258 KB, GIF)
• Previous years' VAMC summaries & photos:
  • 2006 (353 KB, PDF)
  • 2005 (205 KB, PDF) | 2005 VA Central Office Event (96 KB, PDF)
  • 2004 (461 KB, PDF)
  • 2003 (313 KB, PDF)
  • 2002 (326 KB, PDF)
  • 2001 (390 KB, PDF)

Contact:
Christine Amereihn
VA R&D Communications
(410) 962-1800 x273
christine.amereihn@va.gov

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