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Opinion: The VA Could Help America Win the Biotechnology Race with China

David Shulkin
Opinion: The VA Could Help America Win the Biotechnology Race with China
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Former VA Secretary David Shulkin argues that the Department of Veterans Affairs could play a critical role in strengthening America's biotechnology competitiveness against China. By leveraging the combined resources of the VA, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Defense, the U.S. can create a powerful innovation ecosystem that competitors cannot easily replicate. This collaboration could accelerate development of new treatments and medical technologies that benefit veterans and the broader American population. The integrated approach positions federal health agencies as key players in maintaining technological leadership and advancing pharmaceutical innovation.

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