To understand overall health outcomes a holistic perspective is needed that recognizes access to safe housing, nutritious food, reliable transportation, clean water, employment and social connectedness all play a role.

Dr. David Oslin, a researcher at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, is testing the use of genetic information to tailor drug therapies for Veterans with major depression.

Dr. David W. Oslin has been awarded the 2020 John B. Barnwell Award, VA Clinical Science Research and Development’s (CSR&D) highest honor for outstanding achievement in clinical science research.