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Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

"We research and deliver solutions to enhance Warfighter health, performance and lethality in all environments."

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A next-generation acute mountain sickness prevention tool that aims to help Soldiers and Civilians.

Altitude sickness emerged as a human concern thousands of years ago, and not just out of thin air. Even with years of studying the symptoms and impact on the body, it still affects many people who ascend to altitudes above 8,000 feet.
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USARIEM Brings the Science to the 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium

The annual Military Health System Research Symposium brought researchers from across the globe to Kissimmee, Florida, to showcase their cutting-edge science.
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U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine's GEMS program educates over 200 young students this summer

Every summer, over 200 students make their way to Natick Soldier Systems Center's 80-acre peninsula to be exposed to hands on multi-disciplinary educational activities sponsored by the USARIEM.
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USARIEM Scientists Search for Microscopic Influencers of Performance in the Gut

A team of researchers at USARIEM have been exploring how the gut microbiome may impact how Warfighters respond to military stressors such as physically and cognitively demanding training and environmental extremes.
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USARIEM Welcomes 25th Commander

During a Change of Command Ceremony today, the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine welcomed Col. Sharon Rosser as the 25th Commander and bid farewell to Col. Michael Cohen.

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Female Warfighter Research Directorate

As the premier leader for female Warfighter health and performance, USARIEM has dedicated efforts to conduct research, identify obstacles, and inform policy makers to enhance the performance and safety of our women in uniform.
 
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Research Divisions

Soldiers eating rations

Military Nutrition


MND's research provides the biomedical science basis for developing new rations, menus, food policies and programs that enable Warfighter health and performance.

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Military Performance


MPD conducts research to characterize, improve, and optimize Warfighter performance of military tasks and missions to prevent or mitigate performance decrements due to military-relevant threats, including injuries, physical overload, occupational stressors, and exposures.

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Thermal and Mountain Medicine


TMMD conducts research to optimize physical and cognitive performance and prevent illness associated with military operations at environmental extremes, such as heat, cold, high terrestrial altitude, and subterranean.

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USARIEM at a Glance

USARIEM conducts its mission by leveraging its unique capabilities, facilities and global partnerships with industry, academia and the government.
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Last Modified Date: 8/20/2024