IN SERVICE TO NORTH CAROLINA
INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH
LOCATED IN DURHAM, NC
OUR MISSION
TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE DURHAM VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.
OUR VISION
Honoring Our Veterans through Innovative Medical Discovery
PURPOSE
Established in 1989, the Institute for Medical Research conducts and supports research and educational activities in collaboration with the Durham VA Health Care System with funds from private companies, donors, governmental agencies, foundations and academic institutions.
The Institute for Medical Research strives to advance the health and well being of veterans and their families.
Over the years, VA research has contributed to many important health advances. Some of these include –
- Development of microelectronics and robotics to create artificial limbs
- Creation of the nicotine patch to help people stop smoking
- Invention of the cardiac pacemaker.
- First successful liver transplant
- Contributing to the development of the CAT (or CT) scan
- Developing the practice of an aspirin a day to prevent heart attacks
Today we recognize Women's Equality Day, celebrating the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. This was an important start for women's rights, paving the way for them to serve our country in many important ways. @vadurham @VAWomenVets @navref
📢 Proud to endorse the #AmericanCuresAct! This legislation ensures stable, robust funding for biomedical research at @NIH, @CDCgov , @DeptofDefense, and @DeptVetAffairs, securing America's leadership in medical innovation. Read our full press release here:
Trailblazing research in @JAMA_current from
@vadurham
on prostate cancer in transgender women. https://rb.gy/9mhyih
@SFreedlandMD
@VAResearch
@navref
http://jamanetwork.com
Institute for Medical Research
In Service to North Carolina - Located in Durham
MAIN PHONE: 984-250-7013
PHYSICAL/SHIPPING ADDRESS: 411 West Chapel Hill Street, Suite 310 Durham, NC 27701
MAILING ADDRESS: DVAHCS, 508 Fulton Street, 151-IMR Durham, NC 27705