Clinical Research Foundation

05/11/2026

TODAY!

VA Research Week is coming to the Robley Rex VA Medical Center

🔹 Monday, May 11 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | West Entrance (E005)
Kickoff Event – “Celebrating Research”
Over a dozen Veteran- and research-focused organizations will be on site to share resources, answer questions, and celebrate the start of Research Week. Enjoy FREE coffee from Berserker Brew and FREE gifts from the Clinical Research Foundation while you visit our community partners, including Wounded Warrior Project, Dogs Helping Heroes, Dancing Well, Pawsability, VA Whole Health, Veterans Club, Humana Military, the Red Cross, and many more.
Special guests from a Camp Lejeune toxic water advocates group will be here to share their stories—stop by and listen.

05/06/2026

Drop by the Louisville VA next week to check out the festivities of VA Research Week. We KICK-OFF the week with over 20 research and veteran resources vendors. Not to mention free coffee from Berserker Brew Coffee. Make sure to grab your free pollinator flower seeds from the Clinical Research Foundation and GROW WITH US! Make sure you chat with veterans on site from a Camp Lejeune toxic water advocates group.

Wednesday is the VA2K and Red Cross Blood Drive. Walk, Run or Roll in support of homeless veterans. Stop by Berserker Brew for iced athletic coffee and tea. Spin-2-Win with the Clinical Research Foundation to win some free swag!

Friday we close out the week with Refreshments and reflection about research activities at the Louisville VA. Stop by and learn about all open and upcoming clinical research happening at Robley Rex.

Learn more about the event, research or donate at CRFLOUVA.org

11/11/2025

Thank you for your service!

11/07/2025

10/13/2025

Check out Research! Louisville this week at the University of Louisville. We’ll be there spreading the word about research opportunities at Robley Rex VAMC

07/31/2025

Thank you for all that you do Dr. McClain!

For nearly 50 years, Dr. Craig McClain has been a driving force in advancing liver disease research, mentoring future physician-scientists and embracing lifelong learning at every step. His impact extends far beyond the lab or clinic—shaping generations of medical leaders.

Join us in celebrating Dr. McClain’s dedication to discovery, education and innovation: https://ow.ly/umAJ50WwGuz

07/23/2025

06/16/2025

Fun Fact: the Louisville VA has one of the largest toxic exposure research programs in the country!

: Researchers from the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System and National Jewish Health showed deployment exposure to dust from sources such as burn pits and diesel exhaust is connected to distal lung disease. Distal lung diseases such as bronchiolitis and emphysema affect the smaller airways and lung tissue, and they can cause symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chronic cough, and wheezing. Using a new microscopy technique they developed on lung biopsies, the researchers showed the lung tissue of Veterans with deployment-related distal lung disease had significantly more pigmentation caused by airborne toxins than healthy controls. The findings implicate dust exposure as a cause of distal lung disease in Veterans deployed to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan. (American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 2025)


https://www.research.va.gov/news_briefs/news_brief.cfm?RecordID=258181

05/16/2025

We close out the 2025 Research Week at Robley Rex VA with a series of Breakout Sessions from some of our incredible investigators from 11AM-1PM.

Visit crflouva.org to live stream it!

05/12/2025

As we celebrate 100 Years of , we extend our deepest gratitude to the Veterans who have volunteered in clinical trials. Your efforts are the cornerstone of our success, driving innovation and improving healthcare outcomes for all.

03/11/2025

Rashi Romanoff joins The Lead