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The Researcher's Guide to VA Data

VA Information Resource Center

Assisting VA Researchers

VIReC provides guidance essential for helping VA researchers use data and information systems.

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Information for Non-VA Researchers

Learn about getting involved in VA research.

Cyberseminars

VIReC Cyberseminars provide expert discussion and guidance on key issues related to using VA data for research.

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Publications

Peer reviewed articles, papers, and journal supplements published by VIReC staff.

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Who We Are

VIReC is an HSR&D funded resource center. Our mission is to advance VA capacity to use data effectively for research and quality improvement and to foster communication between research data users and the VA healthcare community. Our Team includes experts in databases, informatics, and database content areas, scientific advisors, research methodologists, and advisory committees.

What We Do

At VIReC, we are passionate about creating engaging experiences for VA data users. We support the use of VA data for Research and Quality Improvement by creating and disseminating knowledge about data, educating and supporting data users, and advocating for data access and availability. We share this knowledge with VA researchers through our products and services. Visit our About Us page for more information on who we are and what we do.