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  • In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of medical research, Dr. Michael Wang, has been honored with the 2025 Roger J. Grekin Research Award. This distinguished accolade serves as a testament to Dr. Wang's unwavering dedication and groundbreaking work.

  • A recent study published in part by Dr. Alexander Rabin of VAAAHS showed a successful inhaler transition for Veterans that not only demonstrates adaptability but also significantly reduces costs and the healthcare system's carbon footprint.

    Only 14.2 percent of Veterans reverted to meter-dosed inhalers after switching to dry-powder inhalers.
  • Lewei Lin, Amy Bohnert, and Scott Hummel were awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) by President Joe Biden on Tuesday.

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  • Veterans who began CPT or PE therapy demonstrated a 23% lower risk of suicide compared to those who did not start these therapies.

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  • Ann Arbor VA researchers with the VA Lung Precision Oncology Program and colleagues showed recent immunotherapy drugs, called immune checkpoint inhibitors, substantially increased survival from many different cancer types.

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  • As part of the Post Deployment Cardiopulmonary Evaluation Network (PDCEN), Dr. John Osterholzer of VA Ann Arbor Healthcare system often faces heart-wrenching questions from veterans who wonder about their undiagnosed respiratory conditions.

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  • Matthew Raad, LMSW, received the prestigious 2024 VA Employee of the Year Award from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Matt was nominated by 15 members of the Veteran community and confirmed by MVAA's panel.

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  • VA will transition to two modern, secure sign-in options in 2025: a Login.gov or ID.me account.

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  • Research on early COPD progression by Dr. Jeffrey Curtis and Christine Freeman of VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System was recently published in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases, a Journal from the COPD Foundation.

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