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Health Services Genomics
Genomic medicine is the application of our rapidly expanding knowledge of the human genome to medical practice. In 2006, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Research & Development launched the VA Genomic Medicine Program to examine the potential of emerging genomic technologies to optimize and improve medical care for veterans. While genomic medicine carries the promise to revolutionize medicine by "personalizing" care to the level of the individual, complex organizational, provider, and veteran challenges remain before widespread adoption of genomics in clinical care becomes possible. Health Services Genomics, a new portfolio within HSR&D, will begin the process of developing health care delivery models that can provide the framework for the planning and delivery of genomics services to the veteran population and also assess impact of genomic medicine on the delivery of health care to veterans. Purpose: To encourage innovative research for evidence-based planning of veteran health services in genetics and genomics, and to begin the development of tools and models for genomic translation within the veterans integrated health system.
For general information about the Health Services Genomics, please contact:
Pauline Sieverding, MPA, JD, PhD
Long Term Care and Aging Program Manager
Health Services Research and Development (124P)
Email: pauline.sieverding@va.gov
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