Sci BS/Army Op Med Rsh
Abstract
This project fosters basic research on physiological and psychological factors limiting Soldier effectiveness and on the characterization of health hazards generated by military systems and resulting as a consequence of military operations. This project includes research on the neurobehavioral aspects of post-traumatic stress and suicide and develops concepts for medical countermeasures to prevent or mitigate the effects of muscle and bone injury as well as to reduce the effects of sleep loss and other stressors on Warfighter performance. The hazards of exposure to directed energy, repetitive use, fatigue, heat, cold, and altitude are also investigated under this project. Research conducted in this project focuses on the following four areas: (1) Injury Prevention and Reduction (2) Physiological Health (3) Environmental Health and Protection (4) Psychological Health and Resilience Work in this project complements and is fully coordinated with PE 0602787A (Medical Technology). The cited work is consistent with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Science and Technology, priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Work in this project is performed by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), Silver Spring, MD; US Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR), San Antonio TX; and the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), Natick, MA.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- S15_0601102A_1_2040_PB_2015
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