Operational Medicine Research & Development (Air Force)
Abstract
The Operational Medicine Thrust Area develops validated solutions for the delivery of preventative care, intervention and treatment to Active Duty members and DoD beneficiaries. The primary focus areas include: physiologic and psychological health; sub-topics include resilience, personalized medicine, patient safety, and care coordination. Basic research initiatives are developed and translated into practice; advanced technology initiatives are focused on prevention and treatment of chronic disease such as obesity and diabetes. Personalized medicine focuses on genomic issues related to autism, asthma, and obesity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 3e856fa567723ae84bee02aba804ffe3