
VA Research Week May 17-21, 2021
The third week in May marks the national celebration of VA Research Week. This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of the VA Research Program and recognizes the researchers, Veterans and partners who support the program. VERAM has partnered with the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System since 1991 and is proud to support this event celebrating Veterans for their participation in research studies and the numerous achievements of VA researchers and staff and the role they play in providing high quality care for Veterans and advancing medical science. Join us as we celebrate 93 years of research excellence.
This year’s theme is “One Team, One Mission”.
View the VA National Research Week event summary here.

2021 National VA Research Barnwell Award Recipient
Our own Dr. Jeffrey Curtis was presented with the National VA Research Barnwell Award for advancing the research of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD).
The Roger J. Grekin Research Award
The Roger J. Grekin Research Award Ceremony will be held at a future date.
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To learn more about Dr. Grekin’s contributions to VA research, click here
View the Inaugural Grekin Research Award Presentation
Donations to The Roger J. Grekin Research Award fund honors the memory and research legacy of Dr. Grekin, whose deep commitment to service as a clinician, researcher and mentor will continue through this award’s recipients.