About the Program

The Louisville VAMC has a medium-sized funded R&D program, including studies in surgical sepsis, heart disease, liver disease, and cancer. Other areas of research include Neuropsychiatry, Endocrinology, Vision, and Infectious Diseases. Currently in FY08, there are 38 active Principal Investigators and approximately 83 active projects.  The Human Research Protection Program has been reviewed by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) and is currently awaiting an accreditation decision.

Links for Interested Veterans

• I'm a Veteran. Should I Participate In Research?
  Educational materials for Veterans who may be asked to take part in a VA research study, provided by the VA Office of Research and Development.
• Veterans Health Administration Research Programs & Initiatives

Current Studies

• Current Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) Trials at the Louisville VA Medical Center
• Clinical Trials & Human Research Studies at the Louisville VA Medical Center (provided by Clinical Trials.GOV)*