Sci BS/Med Rsh Inf Dis
Abstract
This Project fosters basic research leading to medical countermeasures for naturally occurring diseases impacting military operations. Basic research for this Project provides an understanding of the mechanisms that make organisms infectious and mechanisms that render the human body's response effective, preventing diseases caused by infectious agents. Understanding the biological characteristics of infectious organisms also enables the development of point-of-care and laboratory-based diagnostic tools (used to identify the nature and cause of a particular disease). Understanding of disease transmission by insects and other organisms helps in developing new interventions to prevent transmission of such diseases. Infectious disease threats from malaria, diarrhea, and dengue (a severe debilitating disease transmitted by mosquitoes), common where Warfighters are stationed across all Unified Combatant Commands, are the highest priorities for basic research. Work in this Project complements and is fully coordinated with PE 0602787A (Medical Technology). Funding has been realigned to reflect the FY20 financial restructure and Army Modernization Priorities. The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering) science and technology focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- S13_0601102A_1_2040_PB_2021
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