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MHS Research Symposium

The Defense Department's premier scientific meeting, the MHS Research Symposium (MHSRS), is a joint symposium that provides a collaborative environment for military medical care providers with deployment experience, military scientists, academia, and industry to exchange information on research and health care advancements within the areas of:

  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Military Operational Medicine
  • Clinical and Rehabilitative Medicine
  • Military Infectious Disease Research Programs

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Military health leaders say that DoD's investment in global health engagement continues to grow

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8/29/2016
Dr. David Smith (standing), deputy assistant secretary of Defense for Health Readiness Policy and Oversight, discusses the Department of Defense’s strategic approach to global health engagement at the Military Health System Research Symposium Aug. 16. Navy Rear Adm. Colin Chinn (left), director of Research, Development and Acquisition at the Defense Health Agency, echoed his remarks.

Military medical leaders discussed the evolution of DoD’s global health efforts at the 2016 MHS Research Symposium.

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Precision medicine offers individualized health care instead of “one-size-fits-all”

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8/23/2016
Dr. Mark Haigney discusses his views on precision medicine to researchers at the MHS Research Symposium on Aug. 17, 2016.

Precision medicine is an innovative approach that may revolutionize the way we improve health and treat diseases.

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Dr. Ramiro L. Gutierrez accepts the 2016 MHSRS Team Award for Outstanding Research Accomplishment

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8/18/2016
Dr. Ramiro L. Gutierrez accepts the 2016 MHSRS Team Award for Outstanding Research Accomplishment

Dr. Ramiro L. Gutierrez accepted the 2016 MHSRS Team Award for Outstanding Research Accomplishment in the research category of infectious disease on behalf of his team from Navy Rear Adm. Colin Chinn, director of the Research, Development & Acquisition Directorate of the Defense Health Agency on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.

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Caravalho to MHSRS: We need to be more innovative

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8/18/2016
Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr., Joint Staff Surgeon (center), chats with attendees of the Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) just before giving the opening remarks for the final day of the conference, Aug. 18, in Orlando, Florida.

Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr., Joint Staff Surgeon (center), chats with attendees of the Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) just before giving the opening remarks for the final day of the conference, Aug. 18, in Orlando, Florida

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Renowned trauma expert highlights improvements in battlefield medicine at MHSRS

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8/18/2016
Army reserve Col. (Ret.) Brian Eastridge discusses improvements in battlefield medicine with attendees of the Military Health System Research Symposium in Orlando, Florida

Improvements in battlefield medicine discussed at MHSRS conference in Orlando

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Brigadier General Norbert Weller opens day three of MHSRS

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8/17/2016
Brig. Gen. Norbert Weller, director of Military Medical Science and Medical Service Capability Development for the German Army Medical Service Academy in Munich, Germany, presents the International Distinguished Lecture to open Day 3 of the MHS Research Symposium.

Brig. Gen. Norbert Weller, director of Military Medical Science and Medical Service Capability Development for the German Army Medical Service Academy in Munich, Germany, presents the International Distinguished Lecture to open Day 3 of the MHS Research Symposium.

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Dr. Kayvan Najarian accepts the 2016 MHSRS Team Award for Outstanding Research Accomplishment

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8/17/2016
Dr. Kayvan Najarian accepted the 2016 MHSRS Team Award for Outstanding Research Accomplishment in the research category of health information technology/informatics on behalf of his team from Navy Rear Adm. Colin Chinn, director of the Research, Development & Acquisition Directorate of the Defense Health Agency on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.

Dr. Kayvan Najarian accepted the 2016 MHSRS Team Award for Outstanding Research Accomplishment in the research category of health information technology/informatics on behalf of his team from Navy Rear Adm. Colin Chinn, director of the Research, Development & Acquisition Directorate of the Defense Health Agency on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.

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Exposure to mosquito-borne infections discussed at MHSRS

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8/17/2016
Air Force Capt. David Lindholm, of the San Antonio Military Medical Center, highlights the dangers of mosquito-borne illnesses at the Military Health System Research Symposium in Orlando, Florida

The dangers of mosquito-borne illnesses is discussed at the Military Health System Research Symposium in Orlando, Florida

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MHS Research Symposium welcomes distinguished international lecturer

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8/16/2016
Canadian Maj. Gen. Jean-Robert Bernier, chairman/president of the Committee of Chiefs of Military Medical Services in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) opened day two of the MHS Research Symposium on Aug. 16, 2016 with remarks about the health research in NATO and the importance of partnering with ally organizations.

Canadian Maj. Gen. Jean-Robert Bernier, chairman/president of the Committee of Chiefs of Military Medical Services in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) opened day two of the MHS Research Symposium on Aug. 16, 2016 with remarks about the health research in NATO and the importance of partnering with ally organizations.

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Navy Lt. Francis “Jay” Haran receives individual award for outstanding research accomplishment

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8/16/2016
Navy Lt. Francis “Jay” Haran, received the 2016 MHSRS Individual Award for Outstanding Research Accomplishment in the research category of traumatic brain injury and neurotrauma

Navy Lt. Francis “Jay” Haran, received the 2016 MHSRS Individual Award for Outstanding Research Accomplishment in the research category of traumatic brain injury and neurotrauma

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Army Lt. Col. Alvarez named the Geneva Foundation Researcher of the Year

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8/16/2016
Army Lt. Col. Luis Alvarez, professor and director of the Center for Molecular Science at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point received the Geneva Foundation 2015 Researcher of the Year award.

Geneva’s Researcher of the Year award is presented to a researcher who exemplifies Geneva’s mission of advancing innovative medical research within the U.S. military, for the benefit of U.S. service members and veterans, their families, and the global community.

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Finalists congratulated in the MHSRS Young Investigators competition

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8/16/2016
Dr. Karen Guice, acting assistant secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, fifth from right, congratulated the finalists in the Military Health System Research Symposium 2016 Young Investigators competition.

Dr. Karen Guice, acting assistant secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, fifth from right, congratulated the finalists in the Military Health System Research Symposium 2016 Young Investigators competition.

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New EIRB streamlining Military Health System research processes

Article
8/16/2016
Speaking to medical researchers on Aug. 15, 2016 at the MHS Research Symposium, Air Force Lt. Col. Brandi Ritter (standing) and Air Force Lt. Col. Imelda Catalasan (not pictured) discussed optimization of the electronic institutional review board. They encouraged feedback from users to promote collaborative solutions.

The EIRB is a web-based application for submission, management, and regulatory oversight of research protocols, supporting documents and scholarly products.

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MHSRS attendees discuss how to fight infectious disease

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8/16/2016
Dr. Merlin Robb with the U.S. Military HIV Research Program at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research addresses attendees at the Military Health System Research Symposium, Aug. 15 in Orlando, Florida. Robb was among the many researchers discussing one of the biggest threats facing the U.S. military: infectious disease.

Infectious diseases can create more casualties than any bomb or bullet on the battlefield can do. Read more about how researchers are talking about preventing and treating the infections at the Military Health System Research Symposium in Orlando.

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MHS Research Symposium, Health Readiness, Preventive Health, Medical Research and Development

Dr. Guice delivers keynote address

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8/15/2016
Dr. Karen Guice, acting assistant secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, presents the keynote address opening the 2016 Military Health System Research Symposium in Orlando, Florida. During her address, Guice unveiled the MHS Research ASD(HA) Challenge. She encouraged attendees to share their published MHS-funded research findings with her at @DrGuiceMHS.

Dr. Karen Guice, acting assistant secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, presents the keynote address opening the 2016 Military Health System Research Symposium in Orlando, Florida. During her address, Guice unveiled the MHS Research ASD(HA) Challenge. She encouraged attendees to share their published MHS-funded research findings with her at @DrGuiceMHS.

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