VA's Research Picks Get Quick Public Glance
Published Date: 7/18/2025
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Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a meeting on August 27, 2025, to review and pick the best health research projects to fund. This meeting helps make sure VA supports top-quality studies that matter to veterans’ health. The public can listen in for 15 minutes, but the main discussions about research details will be private to protect privacy and sensitive info.
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