Veterans Health Foundation

Established in 1991, The Veterans Health Foundation conducts and supports extramural research and educational activities by collaborating with the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, private companies, government agencies, foundations, and academic institutions.

The University Drive campus houses VA Pittsburgh’s $35-million-dollar research program, which supports over 100 researchers conducting over 300 studies. The program also boasts four VA Research Centers of Excellence:

Human Engineering Research Laboratories
Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center
Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion

Title 38 USC §7361-7366 authorizes VA medical centers to establish nonprofit research and education corporations to accept and administer private and non-VA federal funds in support of VA's research and education missions. The congressional intent in enabling these corporations is to provide VA facilities with a flexible funding mechanism for the conduct of research as well as staff and patient education.