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The
Minneapolis VA Medical Center hosts one of the largest research
programs throughout the VA Health care system. We have 163 scientists
and investigators (96 funded) conducting 640 research projects
in areas such as:
| Heart disease |
Alzheimer’s
disease |
| Hepatitis C |
Nutrition and obesity |
| HIV/AIDS |
Prostate cancer |
| Cholesterol |
Chronic pain |
| Schizophrenia |
Post-traumatic stress disorder |
| Traumatic brain injury |
Influenza |
| Pneumonia |
Diabetes |
| Osteoarthritis |
Hypertension |
| Chemical dependency |
Brain sciences |
These
research efforts include the Brain Science Center, Center for
Chronic Disease Outcomes Research, Colorectal Cancer Quality
Enhancement Research Initiative, Minneapolis Center for Epidemiologic
and Clinical Research, Hepatitis C Center of Excellence, Defense
and Veterans Brain Injury Center, and the Polytrauma and Blast-Related
Injuries QUERI Center.
Because of our strong academic mission, many physicians at the Minneapolis VA
Medical Center are nationally known for their expertise in treating diseases
that affect veterans. This contributes to the quality of care and brings significant
resources to the medical center.
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