Research

Our research programs

The mission of the VA Office of Research & Development at VA Western New York Healthcare System is to provide outstanding support for the research and scholarly endeavors of appointed VA faculty, staff, and students. Our staff is dedicated to partnering with the University at Buffalo to promote collaboration and innovative discovery in healthcare of Veterans and their caregivers. 

Notable Areas of Research
•    Aging/Geriatrics
•    Addictions (AUD/SUD)
•    Cardiovascular Disease
•    COVID-19
•    Diabetes
•    Health services research, including big data
•    Kidney Disease
•    COPD
•    Memory and dementia
•    Oncology, including prostate and lung cancer
•    Pain Management
•    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
•    Rehabilitation
•    Stroke
•    Sleep Disorders
•    Traumatic Brain Injury

We are home to the following Special Research Programs:
•    Center of Integrated Health
•    Ross Eye Institute
•    Center for Bioinformatics
•    Million Veterans Program

We are partnered with the Buffalo Institute for Medical Research, a private, non-profit, research corporation, which administers VA-approved research and related education funding.

For more information, please contact: 

Ali El Solh, MD, MPH

Associate Chief of Research and Development

VA Western New York Healthcare System

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