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
Pink Out Day, in recognition of National Mammography Day!
Breast cancer screening could save your life, schedule an appointment today. 🩷
October 20th is National Mammography Day!
1 in 8 women will have breast cancer in their lifetime.
Speak with your VA health care team to assess if you are at risk for breast cancer or call 1-855-VA-WOMEN and ask about SERVICE Act to learn more.
Over 75% of Veterans require #childcare assistance during health care appointments. @BaniganMegan conducted a needs assessment to describe childcare needs of Veterans & implications of inadequate childcare on health care engagement. https://tinyurl.com/y6av52p9 #VCAP #QUERI
Great new option for men with high-risk BCR of prostate cancer - enzalutamide PLUS leuprolide. So great to work with this top-notch team in publishing our findings in @NEJM this month. @nealshore @CSCancerCenter @DrHWoo @CedarsSinai @pfizer @AstellasUS
Our Center is hiring a biostatistician. Please review the job posting here if you are considering applying:
Suicide Prevention Month is a good time to check on yourself and your loved ones. ALL Veterans are eligible for 1 year of free mental health services, regardless of discharge status. Learn more or call the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988 and press 1.
http://www.womenshealth.va.gov/topics/mental-health.asp
Institute for Medical Research
In Service to North Carolina - Located in Durham
MAIN PHONE: 984-250-7010
PHYSICAL/SHIPPING ADDRESS: 411 West Chapel Hill Street, Suite 310 Durham, NC 27701
MAILING ADDRESS: DVAHCS, 508 Fulton Street, 151-IMR Durham, NC 27705