North Carolina Institute for Medical Research - IMR.org | Honoring our Veterans through Innovative Medical Discovery. Our Mission TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE DURHAM VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF VETERANS THEIR FAMILIES AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. Our Vision Honoring Our Veterans through Innovative Medical Discovery Our Purpose Established in 1989 the Institute for Medical Research conducts and supports research and educational activities in collaboration with the Durham VA Health Care System with funds from private companies donors governmental agencies foundations and academic institutions. The Institute for Medical Research strives to advance the health and well being of veterans and their families Over the years VA research has contributed to many important health advances. Development of microelectronics and robotics to create artificial limbs Creation of the nicotine patch to help people stop smoking Invention of the cardiac pacemaker First successful liver transplant Contributing to the development of the CT scan Developing the practice of an aspirin a day to prevent heart attacks Get In Touch Name Email Address Phone Number Message MAIN PHONE9842507013 PHYSICALSHIPPING ADDRESS411 West Chapel Hill Street Suite 310Durham NC 27701 MAILING ADDRESSDVAHCS 508 Fulton Street 151IMRDurham NC 27705 IN SERVICE TO NORTH CAROLINA Institute for Medical Research Located in DURHAM NC .