Research
Explore VA Northern California's research initiatives with a variety of specialty programs. You can also volunteer to participate in a research study.
Contact us
Contact us
Phone: 916-843-7512
General inquiries: V21MACRESEARCHINBOX@va.gov
Human Subjects/IRB/Research vs QA-QI: ResearchServiceHRPP@va.gov
Grant Information: ResearchServiceGrants@va.gov
WOCs – WOC submissions and processing: V21MACResearchWOC@va.gov
Timecards – submission and supporting documents: V21MacResearchTimekeeping@va.gov
Purchasing – all purchase requests/quote submissions: V21MacResearchPurchaseRequest@va.gov
Postal Mail:
10535 Hospital Way (151)
Bldg. 650, Rm 2B010
Mather, CA 95655
VANCHCS research
Our current research studies enhance VA Northern California Health Care System's ability to provide state-of-the-art medical techniques and treatments to veterans.
Research areas include
- Cancer
- Geriatrics
- Stroke
- Dementia
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Post-traumatic stress (PTS)
- Infectious diseases
- Liver disease
- Heart disease
- Dermatologic conditions
- Alternative medicine
- Endocrinology
- Pulmonary disease
- Health systems
For researchers
Grant information
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering funding for VA researchers, as well as scientists outside the VA who plan to be involved in a VA research project. To submit a grant proposal, email the VA Northern California Grants team at ResearchServiceGrants@va.gov. For specific details on available grants and submission deadlines, visit the VA Grants page.
- VA Grants page: https://www.research.va.gov/funding/rfa.cfm
- Submission deadlines: https://www.research.va.gov/funding/process/submission-calendar.cfm
- Local VA Northern California Grants Office: ResearchServiceGrants@va.gov
- National VA Office of Research & Development: https://www.research.va.gov/about/default.cfm
IRB information
To get started with submission of new IRB protocols at VA or if you have questions about QI/QA projects, please contact: ResearchServiceHRPP@va.gov.
For IRB protocols involving both VA and UC Davis, additional guidance can be found at:
For IRB protocols involving the VA Central IRB: https://www.research.va.gov/programs/orppe/vacentralirb/default.cfm
VANCHCS non-profit affiliate
The East Bay Institute Research & Education (EBIRE) administers grant funding from non-VA sources, such as the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and pharmaceutical companies. In addition, EBIRE provides support for ongoing VA research and education initiatives.
- EBIRE Home page: http://ebire.org/wpress/
Office of Research Oversight
The Office of Research Overnight ensures that all VA sites are compliant with federal regulations, including personnel policies, research protocols, Institutional Review Board (IRB) standards, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) requirements, and pharmacy guidelines.
- Main page: https://www.va.gov/ORO/index.asp
Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)
The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), a department within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), provides leadership in protecting the rights, welfare, and wellbeing of research subjects involved in studies conducted or supported by HHS. OHRP accomplishes this by offering clarification and guidance on ethical and regulatory issues in biomedical and social-behavioral research, developing educational programs and materials, and providing regulatory oversight.