Million Veteran Program (MVP)
MVP is a national, voluntary research program funded entirely by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research & Development. The goal of MVP is to partner with Veterans receiving their care in the VA Healthcare System to study how genes affect health. To do this, MVP will build one of the world's largest medical databases by safely collecting blood samples and health information from one million Veteran volunteers. Data collected from MVP will be stored anonymously for research on diseases like diabetes and cancer, and military-related illnesses, such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I participate?
- Do I need to schedule an appointment to participate?
- I've completed the MVP Baseline Survey - do I need to wait for the appointment letter?
- What are the potential benefits of participating in MVP?
- What about protecting my privacy?
Why Veterans Are Joining MVP...
Priscilla Bryant
Gennaro F. Carbone |
"I have always known someone in the family with Diabetes or Hypertension. I eagerly volunteered to participate in MVP so I can help medical researchers better understand how genes influence diseases. One blood draw is all it took...yet the potential to contribute to scientific discoveries is enormous!"
"I enrolled in The MVP because I thought it would help Veterans get even better healthcare in the future!"
Principal Investigators
John Concato, M.D., M.S., M.P.H. |
J. Michael Gaziano, M.D., M.P.H. |
Contact MVP
For more information on how to enroll call toll-free at: 866-441-6075
Or Email Us at
ATTENTION VETERANS: Please DO NOT include your SSN or other private information in your correspondence.
MVP Factsheet
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Any health information on this website is strictly for informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any condition.
Any health information on this website is strictly for informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any condition.