In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Dr. Jyoti Pathak was nominated to be a member of its Scientific Merit Review Board for a 4-year appointment.

As a member of the Board, Dr. Pathak will review research proposals administered locally by the VA field facilities across the U.S. and advise the Director, Health Services Research & Development Service, and the Chief Research and Development Officer on the scientific and technical merit, originality, feasibility, and mission relevance of each proposal. He will also advise on the adequacy of protection of human and animal subjects and proposed budgets.