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Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton scientists participated in the 2019 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) in Kissimmee, Florida, August 19-22. More than 30 scientists and science support staff from the command attended the annual meeting.
This year’s theme, "Research for Readiness", focused on four primary areas: warfighter medical readiness, expeditionary medicine, warfighter performance, and return to duty. NAMRU-Dayton scientists presented research findings and discussed ongoing and future potential for collaboration with fellow innovators. All of which is in support of the unique medical research needs of our military.
“At MHSRS NAMRU-Dayton science experts connect with other experts to share knowledge and bridge data gaps so that we successfully conduct research for readiness,” said Captain Matthew Hebert, commanding officer, NAMRU-Dayton.
NAMRU-Dayton’s Environmental Health Effects Laboratory (EHEL) and Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory (NAMRL) scientists presented research geared to uphold a ready force. Topics included exposure effects on performance, laser eye protection, Critical Care Air Transport team coordination, spatial disorientation, and fatigue mitigation.
During the poster sessions our EHEL researchers discussed scientific methods used to identify how the health of our military can be impacted by certain environmental hazards and stressors. Research physiologist, Dr. Joyce Rohan's work is assessing Gulf War chemical exposures effect on neuronal function, behavioral performance and several biochemical parameters using a rodent model. Rohan supports collaborative neuroscience and neuro-toxicology studies.
“I look forward to seeing research topics being done in military health, especially those involving the central nervous system. Also the potential for new collaborations,” said Rohan.
Another EHEL initiative lead by Dr. Frank Golich, chemist, shared findings from a rodent model study investigating the effects of a contaminate inhalation believed to impact the central nervous system (CNS) and potentially impair individuals. This work will support standards for safe contaminate exposure levels, particularly for occupations requiring extreme focus and attention.
For Golich, the benefit of attending MHSRS is, “the opportunity to connect with other Military Health System researchers” and “share the results of our common efforts to provide the best solutions that may ultimately lead to an overall improvement in the readiness of the Warfighters.”
NAMRL researchers presented on a variety of scientific approaches used to mitigate and prevent leading factors associated with aviation mishaps. Lieutenant Commander Micah Kinney, Naval Aerospace Optometrist, shared his team’s research on using human performance metrics to support laser eye protection acquisition decision in response the U.S. Coast Guard needs. Related story here: https://dvidshub.net/r/345r44
Throughout the symposium, our researchers spoke with fellow innovators and shared what motivates them to study the unique medical research needs of our military.
“I saw an interesting need with multi-service applications,” said Dr. F. Eric Robinson, research psychologist. Robinson presented a poster on a joint-service initiative assessing the effects of experience on Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) Team Coordination.
Rounding out NAMRU-Dayton presentations, Dr. Daniel McHail, research psychologist, delivered the results from a larger fatigue mitigation study.
“I was excited to share and discuss our team’s work investigating neural markers of fatigue susceptibility and to learn more about other current efforts in the military health system research community,” said McHail.
MHSRS is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) premier scientific meeting bringing together scientists, academia, and industry to exchange information on research and health care advancements.
The Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton is a major DoD medical research command and the home of the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory and the Environmental Health Effects Laboratory. As a subordinate command to Naval Medical Research Center, NAMRU-Dayton conducts aerospace medical and environmental health effects research to enhance warfighter health, safety, performance and readiness. We address identified Fleet needs and results in products and solutions ranging from basic knowledge to fielded technologies.
| Date Taken: | 08.29.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 08.29.2019 18:06 |
| Story ID: | 337944 |
| Location: | WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH, US |
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