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Research Week 2023


The national celebration of VA Research Week occurs across the nation during the month of May. 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 98 years of research excellence.

This year’s theme is “Cutting-Edge Care Through Research”.

View the VA National Research Week event summary here.


VA Ann Arbor will host its Research Week events within the auditorium.
VERAM will provide light snacks.
Join us for the events below:

Tuesday, May 16

9 – 11 am    Research Symposium

Attend the symposium virtually! Join the event here.

12 – 12:30 pm   Kickin’ it with Koester

2 – 3 pm      Research Trivia social event

Wednesday, May 17

11 – 12:30  Join us for the VA2K (Wear BLUE and walk with the Research Service group)

Thursday, May 18

2 – 3:30 pm  Research Program Highlights

3:30 – 4:30 pm  Roger J. Grekin Award Ceremony and Reception

Attend Roger J. Grekin Award Ceremony Reception virtually! Join the event here.


The Roger J. Grekin Research Award

To learn more about Dr. Grekin’s contributions to VA research, click here

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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.

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