Office of Research and Development

Office of Research and Development
Type:	Research and Development Agencies
Parent organization:	United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Employees:	2200
Executive:	Chief Research and Development Officer
Budget:	$2 billion (FY 2019)
Address:	810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420, USA
Website:	https://www.research.va.gov
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Wikipedia:	Office of Research and Development

Office of Research and Development

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Mission
The ORD aims to improve Veterans' health and well-being through research and innovation, focusing on delivering high-quality, evidence-based health care. It supports research that directly translates into better patient care for Veterans.

Services
Biomedical research; Clinical trials; Health services research; Rehabilitation research

Regulations

Office of Research and Development (ORD) is a part of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated to advancing health care for Veterans through scientific research. ORD supports a vast array of research activities across more than 115 VA facilities, contributing to national and global health care improvements.

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Mission

The mission of the Office of Research and Development is to improve the health and well-being of Veterans through research and innovation. It strives to increase Veterans' access to high-quality clinical trials, promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, and build a community focused on advancing health care practices.

Parent organization

The Office of Research and Development is part of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, contributing to the Veterans Health Administration's mission by focusing on research that directly impacts Veteran care.

Legislation

The ORD was not established through a single piece of legislation but has evolved through various historical developments within the VA, notably with the expansion of VA's research capabilities post-World War II.

Partners

Academic institutions for shared research initiatives.
Other federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health for collaborative projects.
Non-profit organizations for funding and support.

Number of employees

ORD employs approximately 2,200 researchers and support staff across its network.

Organization structure

ORD is structured to support a wide range of research activities:

Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development Service focuses on basic biomedical research.
Clinical Science Research and Development Service manages clinical trials and translational research.
Health Services Research and Development Service looks into health care delivery and systems.
Rehabilitation Research and Development Service specializes in rehabilitation research.

Leader

ORD is led by the Chief Research and Development Officer.

Divisions

The divisions include:

Biomedical Laboratory Research & Development Service for foundational research in biology and medicine.
Clinical Science Research & Development Service for translating research into clinical practice.
Health Services Research & Development Service for improving health care delivery methods.
Rehabilitation Research & Development Service for enhancing recovery and rehabilitation technologies.

List of programs

- Research into diseases like AIDS, alcoholism, and schizophrenia. - Pilot studies and multidisciplinary research projects. - Training programs for scientists and clinicians.

Last total enacted budget

The last known budget for ORD was approximately $2 billion for Fiscal Year 2019.

Staff

ORD has around 2,200 staff members, including researchers and administrative support, working across numerous VA sites.

Funding

ORD's funding comes primarily from federal allocations, with additional support from grants and partnerships with other research bodies. The budget has grown significantly since the VA's research program's inception, reflecting an increased focus on health research for Veterans.

Services provided

ORD supports health research at more than 115 VA facilities, focusing on diseases particularly relevant to Veterans. It also provides research training, facilitates clinical trials, and works on translating research outcomes into practical health care solutions.

Regulations overseen

ORD does not oversee regulations but operates under the guidance of federal research regulations, ensuring ethical standards in human research and animal welfare.

Headquarters address

810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420, USA

History

The Office of Research and Development has been part of the VA for over 95 years, with significant growth in research capabilities following World War II. It has evolved from supporting primarily medical research for war-related injuries to a broad spectrum of health research, contributing to both Veteran care and global health advancements.

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