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RESEARCH SERVICE SPACE POLICY Introduction The research environment of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Portland is strengthened by a research service that consists of both clinical and nonclinical investigators. The presence of independent research scientists working together pursuing a variety of diverse interests and areas of expertise provides each investigative group with a fertile ground for their own scientific work while strengthening the VA research community. In such an environment individual members have the greatest chance of success in developing an independent and consistently funded research career. The Research Service is committed to the enhancement of the clinical mission of the Medical Center. In this regard, the Research Service can provide assistance in the recruitment of individuals who can provide patient care and who can be relied upon to develop a research program. In addition, the Research Service can create a fertile research environment that is optimal for the successful pursuit of the academic interests of newly recruited physician and research scientists. The research environment will provide strong and equal support for all areas of research including Health Services, Rehabilitation, Biomedical, Clinical, Outcomes and Epidemiology. The assignment of research space is a heavy responsibility when, as is the case today, research space is inadequate to support all of the needs of funded investigators. The term research space refers to all types of space where research is conducted including dry lab space (for programs more dependent on generation, collection and analysis of clinical data), wet lab space (for biomedical experimentation) and any combination or customization of wet or dry lab space to meet the special needs of our investigators. What follows is a detailed description of the responsibilities of the administrative units of the hospital and of the responsibility of the Research Service Space Subcommittee, and the policies