To attend in person, join us on May 14th, 2024 in the Crescenz VA Multipurpose Room, 3rd floor

This hybrid event in person and online over WebEx will focus on Genomic biomedical research at VA and the importance of Veteran voices in VA research. Following brief presentations from Veterans, VA researchers and others about Genomics, Veterans will have an opportunity to ask questions that are important to them and to learn more about upcoming active research studies.

Join us at Crescenz VA for this important discussion of VA research!

Read more about Genomics at VA research on our blog:

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A VCAB member questioning a presenter

Who we are

A VCAB member questioning a presenter

The Veterans Community Advisory Board (VCAB) is made up of Veterans, like you, and they are working hard to promote holistic Veteran healthcare. This starts with spreading awareness among Veterans and researchers of the health equity issues that affect Veteran health and how to address them in the VA health system. “The voice of Veterans is often lost in research,” former VCAB Chair, Chuck Maxwell noted. “As a result, solutions developed may not meet the needs of patients. Patients and the public have come to feel disconnected from the goals of research.” With this in mind, the VCAB, in partnership with PREF and the Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, present the Veterans Research Town Hall: Genomics, Health Equity and You, May 14, 2024, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT.

Get involved! VCAB seeking members!

The Veterans Community Advisory Board in Philadelphia is looking for new members! If you want to engage with Veterans and identify with the CHERP VCAB’s mission, “To advise, foster relationships, and contribute experience and input to CHERP Leadership and Researchers in order to promote health, healthcare, and health equity for the Veteran Community,” contact CHERPVCAB@gmail.com today!

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