THE PRINCIPAL MISSION OF VERANNE, AS OUTLINED IN THE AUTHORIZATION BY CONGRESS UNDER 38 USC 7361-7366, IS TO A PROVIDE A FLEXIBLE FUNDING MECHANISM TO SUPPORT THE CONDUCT OF VA-AUTHORIZED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION AT ITS PARTNER VA MEDICAL CENTERS. PROJECTS OF INTEREST INCLUDE CLINICAL TRIALS OF NEW INTERVENTIONS OR DRUG TREATMENTS, LABORATORY STUDIES OF CHRONIC AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES, CLINICAL EPID…