Medical Facilities facilities
8 facilities across 6 states
Aeromedical Devices
Fort Rucker, AL
A majority of "off-the-shelf" and research developed medical devices do not work properly in the unique aviation environment. In-flight failures may be catastrophic, such as electromagnetic interference with aircraft navigation systems or failure to medically support a patient. USAARL maintains medical facilities and multispecialty personnel to accomplish test and evaluation of medical devices for use on U.S. Army aeromedical evacuation aircraft. Identification of hazards and functional deficiencies by this program results in manufacturer device improvements prior to procurement by the Army, benefiting the Army aeromedical evacuation program, patients, and the Army safety program.
Crash Injury Epidemiology
Fort Rucker, AL
Using the triservice Aviation Life Support Equipment Retrieval Program, Aviation Epidemiology Data Register, and the U.S. Army Safety Center databases, USAARL researchers document the extent of injury in the Army aircrew population. They characterize the effects of these health problems among Army aviators, determine the cause, and propose prevention and detection methods.
Naval Health Research Center Detachment Directed Energy Bioeffects Laboratory
Brooks City-Base, TX
Directed energy biomedical effects research's mission is to optimize performance of Navy and Marine Corps personnel and enhance warfighter protection.
Naval Health Research Center San Diego, California
San Diego, CA
The Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) in San Diego, CA conducts basic and applied research in behavioral psychopharmacology, cognitive psychophysiology, environmental medicine, ergonomics research and health psychology. The Center enjoys an active liaison with both Balboa Naval Hospital and the Pacific Fleet, allowing the staff to conduct research both in the laboratory and in the field, aboard Naval vessels and at other Naval facilities. Clinical issues addressed include sleep management, schizophrenia and AIDS. Human performance studies focus on identifying methods to support the operational capabilities of personnel deployed on surface ships, submarines and Navy aircraft.
Naval Institute for Dental and Biomedical Research
Great Lakes, IL
Under the authority of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, the Naval Dental Research Institute conducts research, development, testing and evaluations that will limit disease, reduce dental emergencies, maximize operational readiness and promote the health, wellness and safety of military personnel. Through a regimen of laboratory excellence, NDRI strives to be the Department of Defense orofacial and biomedical research laboratory of choice for those whose needs the institution serves. NDRI is a client-focused, innovative biodental research institution that fosters an environment valuing ethics and core values, scientific excellence, equal opportunity, team work and collaboration, creativity and continuous improvement, mutual respect and open communication, empowerment and professional development and personal growth.
Naval Medical Research Unit 3 Cairo, Egypt
Silver Springs, MD
NAMRU-3 conducts infectious disease research in support of Department of Defense (DoD) force health protection in the Middle East, Southwest Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. NAMRU-3 contributes to U.S. Government relations through cooperative research agreements in Egypt and other areas in the region. The research programs at NAMRU-3 are closely integrated to maximize resources. Each year all DoD research laboratories are externally reviewed. In this past year, NAMRU-3 was ranked number two among the eight DoD infectious disease laboratories, and number one among the overseas laboratories, an achievement that reflects the high level of research and unique opportunities available to research scientists at NAMRU-3. NAMRU-3 has a fully-accredited AAALAC animal facility.
NMRC Detachment Lima, Peru
Silver Springs, MD
NMRCD's mission is to identify infectious disease threats of military relevance in Peru and surrounding countries in the South American region, and to determine the most effective means to assess, monitor, diagnose, prevent and treat these diseases to minimize their impact on the war fighter's operational capabilities. All NMRCD research sections conduct surveillance for emerging diseases in collaboration with local efforts and to develop the capability to detect and control effectively and prevent these diseases.
Submarine Escape & Rescue
Groton, CT
The Submarine Survivability Escape and Rescue Team conducts basic and applied research and development in the biomedical and bioengineering aspects of submarine casualties. Our primary goal is to develop equipment, procedures and guidance to optimize submarine disaster survival. In addition, the team serves as a center of excellence and subject-matter experts on submarine rescue and escape for the operational fleet, policy makers and industry.