AUPN VHA Workshop:
Clinical Trials within the VA: Feasible and Necessary
Friday, October 20th
3pm - 5pm ET
Fee: Complimentary

Course Description

This virtual program will discuss the feasibility of conducting clinical trials within the VA health care system. The overall goal is to encourage investigators to conduct research that includes Veterans. The role of VA affiliated non-for-profit research organizations will be discussed, and the VA Cooperative Studies Program introduced. We will talk about ways to conduct industry sponsored research within VA, and how to best facilitate Veteran trial participation with an academic affiliate.

Learning Objectives

• Define the role of non-for-profit research organizations in VA research
• Restate the role of the VA Cooperative Studies Program
• Identify ways to include Veterans in clinical trials through VA based programs or an academic affiliate

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