Sci BS/Army Op Med Rsh
Abstract
This project fosters basic research on physiological and psychological factors that limit Warfighter effectiveness and on characterization of health hazards generated by military systems that result as a consequence of military operations; includes research on the neurobehavioral aspects of post-traumatic stress; develops concepts for medical countermeasures to prevent or mitigate the effects of muscle and bone injury to include reducing 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 Program Element 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; United States Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR), Joint Base San Antonio, TX; and the United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), Natick, MA.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- S15_0601102A_1_2040_PB_2017
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