The Dorn Research Institute is an independent nonprofit corporation that supports the research and educational activities at the Columbia VA Health Care System. The programs at DRI are dedicated to finding innovative, cost effective, and more effective methods of providing health care to our nation's Veterans. DRI is actively engaged in several research studies addressing the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, mental health conditions, substance use disorder and cancer. There are 79 state-chartered VA non-profit corporations throughout the country who’s work maximizes VA research and education partnerships with the goal of improving Veteran health.