by Chris Simmons | Jun 14, 2021 | Featured Investigator
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Robert J. Pollet who passed away Tuesday, April 27th 2021, with his family by his side. Dr. Pollet was a founding Board member of the Foundation for Atlanta Veterans Education and Research, Inc. (formerly known as... 
by Chris Simmons | Jun 13, 2021 | Featured Research Projects
Dr. Brian Pollack is a Staff Dermatologist at the Atlanta VA. In addition to his medical degree, he has a doctoral degree in Molecular Genetics. This training enables him to not only care for patients but to also think about the causes of their disorders on a... 
by Chris Simmons | Jun 4, 2021 | Featured Research Projects
Each year over $60 billion is spent managing arthritis in nearly 27 million Americans. Osteoarthritis is more common in military service personnel and often related to combat-induced limb injuries resulting in functional impairment and pain. Arthritis represents the... 
by Chris Simmons | Jun 4, 2021 | Featured Research Projects
Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem – the main cause of kidney failure, blindness, and nontraumatic leg amputations in adults in the U.S., and a leading cause of stroke and heart disease. Although early identification of diabetes and early treatment... 
by Chris Simmons | Jun 4, 2021 | Featured Research Projects
Every year approximately 15,000 Veterans are hospitalized for stroke, and up to 40% will experience the devastating impacts of language impairment (aphasia). Difficulty retrieving the right word at the right time is one of the most common complaints in aphasia.... 