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Published on in Vol 18 (2026)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/108688, first published .
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Characterizing Veteran Engagement Groups for Research at the US Department of Veterans Affairs

Characterizing Veteran Engagement Groups for Research at the US Department of Veterans Affairs

Anna V Kasdan   1, 2 , PhD ;   Bonnie J BootsMiller   1 , PhD ;   Kristina M Cordasco   3, 4 , MD, MPH, MSHS

1 Office of Research and Development, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC, United States

2 Science & Technology Policy Fellowship, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington, DC, United States

3 Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation, and Policy, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, United States

4 Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Corresponding Author:

  • Anna V Kasdan, PhD
  • Office of Research and Development
  • United States Department of Veterans Affairs
  • 810 Vermont Ave NW
  • Washington, DC 20420
  • United States
  • Email: anna.kasdan@va.gov