BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

This Program Element focuses on applied research for medical related technology, information, processes, materials, systems, and devices. Successful battlefield medical technologies and neural interface technologies developed within this Program Element address a broad range of DoD challenges. Example battlefield medical technologies include continued understanding of infection biomarkers to lead to the development of detection devices that can be self-administered and provide a faster ability to diagnose and prevent widespread infection in-theater. Complementary battlefield technologies will be implemented in a predictive platform for forecasting disease outbreak or rapidly developing a medical countermeasure to outpace a disease outbreak, as well as the capability to manufacture field-relevant pharmaceuticals in theater. New neural architectures and data processing algorithms will be developed to interface the nervous system with multiple devices, enabling control of robotic prosthetic-limb technology. Advanced evidence-based techniques will be developed to supplement warfighter healthcare and the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
BT-01_0602115E_2_0400_PB_2018

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Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Autonomy
  • Biotechnology

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