About the Program

The VAMC Asheville has a small research and development program including studies in —

• biomedical research
• health services
• clinical and cooperative studies
• rehabilitation

The Asheville VA Medical Center research program is accreditated by the the National Commission for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its Human Subjects Protection Program in its initial review, and is among fewer than 20 research organizations in the nation to have its human research accredited.

Services Offered

Our current research studies enhance the medical center's ability to provide state-of-the-art medical techniques and treatments to veterans.

Over 22 active research projects are currently being conducted at VAMC Asheville in areas such as —

• infectious disease
• autoimmune disorders
• cardiology
• hypertension
• diabetes
• schizophrenia
• hematology
• surgery
• oncology