Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, which prohibits the states and federal government from denying the right to vote on the basis of sex. It is also a time to recognize the incredible achievements since its passage and to highlight ongoing efforts in the pursuit of full equality. Today, we honor the service members and all women in science who continue to drive innovation and inspire inclusion for future generations.
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Research Services
Silver Spring, Maryland 9,998 followers
Defense Health | Global Health
About us
WRAIR provides unique research capabilities and innovative medical solutions to a range of Force Health Protection and Readiness challenges currently facing U.S. Service Members, along with threats anticipated during future operations. Through both times of peace and war, infectious diseases have killed, sickened, and disabled far more Service Members than bombs and bullets. WRAIR has created a model of vaccine and therapeutic development that is unique, nimble, and responsive to dynamically evolving infectious disease threats of military importance. WRAIR, with its unparalleled expertise, facilities, and international network, has developed many vaccines and drugs in use today by military and civilian medicine around the globe. In addition to protecting against infectious disease threats, WRAIR conducts basic and applied research that promotes psychological resilience, enhances neurological functioning, and improves operational readiness among U.S. Service Members. By using a continuum of research from basic science to applied field studies, WRAIR creates innovative solutions to enhance Service Members’ resilience and recovery. Research in military psychiatry and neuroscience has been an integral part of WRAIR's portfolio for more than 70 years. WRAIR researchers are recognized leaders in operational medical research for the military in a number of fields, including brain trauma, blast exposure, deployment stressors, and sleep management.
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https://www.wrair.health.mil/
External link for Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1893
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Primary
503 Robert Grant Ave
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, US
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Employees at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
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Yesterday, Col Eli Lozano, WRAIR's Commander, participated in the inauguration of a cutting-edge TB laboratory in Abuja. This $1.5M U.S.-funded facility is set to dramatically improve the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis, addressing the continent's largest TB burden. "For 131 years, our Walter Reed Soldiers and Civilians have tirelessly worked to test and develop products that will reduce the impact of infectious diseases. In the case of tuberculosis control, the outlook is promising because TB is both preventable and treatable," said Col. Lozano. #DefenseHealth #GlobalHealth
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On World Mosquito Day, we honor the 1897 discovery by Sir Ronald Ross, who first identified the malaria parasite in a female Anopheles mosquito, revealing how these insects transmit malaria between humans. This day also serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against mosquito-borne diseases, the world's deadliest threat. At WRAIR, we're proud to carry on this legacy, having conducted over 120 clinical trials to combat diseases spread by mosquitoes. Our Entomology Branch is now developing a dengue infection model to enhance military research, aiming to protect our service members from the world’s most widespread arboviral disease. The CDC reports over 10 million cases in the Americas, making this research vital for safeguarding our troops both at home and abroad.
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The future is bright! #STEMLife Learn about our fellowships here: https://lnkd.in/ebaEGDFw
Hey LinkedIn Family. Just wanted to share an update: 🌟 This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to mentor a brilliant high school senior through the Army Education Outreach Program, B-RAMP at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Over the course of the summer, we worked together on a challenging and rewarding project, culminating in a full poster presentation. I’m thrilled to share that my mentee will be attending Penn State as a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology student! 🎉 Watching her grow, learn, and ultimately present her work with such confidence and clarity—often with little to no guidance—was truly inspiring. As part of our project, I utilized Figma to design and create components of the GUI and images for our poster. It was a great experience combining UX design tools with scientific research to create a visually engaging and informative presentation. A special thank you to my mentors; François Lebreton, PhD, Patrick Mc Gann, PhD and coworkers from the BI & Molecular team for their support throughout this journey. Your guidance was invaluable, and this experience wouldn’t have been the same without you. Looking forward to seeing where the future takes you Shaniya—Penn State is just the beginning! 🚀 #Mentorship #STEM #ArmyEducationOutreach #BRAMP #Figma #PennStateBound
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Five days left to apply for this once in a lifetime opportunity to work with our team in Kenya! https://lnkd.in/eZbVTj2D
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Work with our incredible team in Kenya! https://lnkd.in/eZbVTj2D
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Congratulations to Abigail Marne, WRAIR-West’s first graduate of the Army Educational Outreach Program Summer Fellowship. Throughout eight weeks, she gained experience in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research via assisting on an ongoing Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-regulated pharmacological randomized controlled trial (RCT). Dr. Nathan Kearns served as her mentor, and provided extensive training on intramural grant writing, and other areas of professional development including career path options as a civilian or military, Research Psychologist. WRAIR-W would like to thank Abigail for her hard work and dedication during the fellowship and wish her the best in the remainder of her doctoral training and future career pursuits.
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Today, WRAIR had the pleasure of welcoming MG Paula C. Lodi, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Medical Research & Development Command, and Ms. Kathleen L. Berst, Acting Assistant Director Support/Component Acquisition Executive for the Defense Health Agency, along with their teams. The group learned about WRAIR's vast infectious disease and brain health research portfolio. The tour also covered some of our unique capabilities like the Pilot Bioproduction Facility, WRAIR's cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, and the Multidrug-Resistant Organism Repository and Surveillance Network, which keeps tabs on antibiotic-resistant bacteria for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The group also visited our Blast Induced Neurotrauma Branch, where we study head injuries and the impact of repeated blast exposure on the brain, and recieved an exclusive look at BH Gear, our new training program that teaches medics basic behavioral health skills for deployment. We’re thrilled to have shared our capabilities and achievements, and we look forward to the great work we will do together.
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