Research
Explore VA Phoenix research initiatives with specialty programs. You can also volunteer to participate in a research study.
Phoenix VA Health Care System hosts one of the largest and most active research programs in the VA health care system. There are currently over 150 investigators conducting more than 500 research projects, with funding from the NIH, VA, foundations and industry. The Phoenix VA research program is affiliated with the Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation (AVREF).
Contact us
If you are interested in engaging in research activities at the Phoenix VA please contact us.
Research Office
vhaphoresearchleadership@va.gov
Volunteer for a research study
VA researchers wouldn't be able to make the advancements they do without help from the volunteers who take part in studies. If you'd like to contribute to VA's medical advancements, consider participating in research.
Why VA research matters
Research studies are important, because they can help provide:
- An organized, methodical way to learn more about a specific concern
- Answers about whether or not a treatment is effective
- A better understanding about which health care services are effective and efficient
- Opportunities to test whether a drug or piece of equipment is safe and effective
- Answers to questions about the best way to treat or prevent an illness
If you decide to volunteer for a research study, you can change your mind at any time. Your decision to participate will not affect your VA benefits.
Open studies
The following links will open a PDF with information about each research study.