MVP in the news

MVP in the news

The Million Veteran Program (MVP) is a national program with far-reaching impact offering the potential to change the lives of Veterans, and ultimately, everyone. Read important MVP stories including news articles, program updates, and new initiatives.
VA genetics program aims to increase mental health treatments for Veterans

VA genetics program aims to increase mental health treatments for Veterans

Leaders of the Million Veteran Program (MVP) are addressing a gap in mental health representation among MVP volunteers through a new initiative called MVP MIND.
 
A VA biobank is the largest source of genetic data on Black Americans

A VA biobank is the largest source of genetic data on Black Americans

Data from MVP helped determine a link between COVID-19 and acute kidney failure in Veterans of African descent.
 
9/11 survivor 900,000th Veteran in Million Veteran Program

9/11 survivor 900,000th Veteran in Million Veteran Program

Retired Army Reservist Greg Amira, a 9/11 survivor, Purple Heart recipient, and the 900,000th Veteran to enroll in MVP, describes his reasons for enrolling.
 
Veteran Benjamin Flynn helping future Veterans with MVP

Veteran Benjamin Flynn helping future Veterans with MVP

When Veteran Ben Flynn lost family on 9/11, he resolved to one day serve his country. Now, he has a message for other Veterans: continue to serve through health research.
 

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Frequently Asked Questions about MVP: An Interview with MVP Program Director

Frequently Asked Questions about MVP: An Interview with MVP Program Director

MVP Program Director, Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar, Ph.D., is a guest on VA’s podcast, Borne the Battle.
 
Using genetics, researchers identify potential drugs for early treatment of COVID-19

Using genetics, researchers identify potential drugs for early treatment of COVID-19

A new study using human genetics suggests researchers should prioritize clinical trials of drugs that target two proteins to manage COVID-19 in its early stages.
 
VA advances medical research for minority Veterans with new genomic tool

VA advances medical research for minority Veterans with new genomic tool

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched a new genomic research tool designed to help VA researchers learn more about how conditions such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease affect Veterans from minority backgrounds.
 
Scientists discover six genetic links to anxiety in largest-ever study on the topic

Scientists discover six genetic links to anxiety in largest-ever study on the topic

University and VA healthcare team identifies six genetic variants linked to the development of anxiety disorders.
 
Archived articles
American Heart Association praises VA genetic research

American Heart Association praises VA genetic research

Studies based on Million Veteran Program research earn national recognition by the American Heart Association.

 
Combining expertise for improved health care

Combining expertise for improved health care

The Department of Energy (DOE) and VA team up to improve Veteran health by creating a large-scale computing environment for researchers to securely access MVP data.

 
Fueling discovery today and tomorrow

Fueling discovery today and tomorrow

Inside the drive to collect DNA from 1 million Veterans and revolutionize medicine: the research being done as part of the MVP could have implications that reach far beyond the VA.

 
A letter from the MVP Principal Investigator

A letter from the MVP Principal Investigator

Letter from J. Michael Gaziano, M.D., Principal Investigator, Million Veteran Program, Veterans Health Administration Research and Development Program.

 
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The real MVP: Vietnam Veteran proud to be an MVP partner

Learn why Army Veteran Edwin Callahan decided to join MVP after his military career.

 
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Find MVP at Veteran events near you!

MVP is on the road! Check out where members of the MVP team will be participating across the country at Veteran Service Organization’s National Conventions.

 
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Interview with MVP Program Director

Interview with Sumitra Muralidhar, Ph.D., Program Director, Million Veteran Program, Veterans Health Administration Research and Development Program.