After 36 years of dedication, we honor Dr. Victoria Polonis, a pioneering scientist in HIV vaccine research. From her work at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research to her global impact, Dr. Polonis’ contributions have been invaluable. Her leadership in vaccine immunology, co-developing key HIV vaccine candidates, and co-authoring over 130 papers has left an enduring legacy. Thank you, Dr. Polonis, for your remarkable service and commitment to science. Best wishes on your well-deserved retirement! #ThankYou #HIVResearch #WRAIR
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Research Services
Silver Spring, Maryland 10,396 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
Locations
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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
Updates
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WRAIR-Africa’s CPT Juwan Crittenden and a Kenya Defense Forces representative joined the 2024 MEDREX & Global Health Engagement event in Vicenza, Italy, hosted by SETAF-AF. Alongside 21 African partners and 15 National Guard SPPs, they planned medical care and disease surveillance exercises for FY 2025-2027. Notable attendees included U.S. Army Surgeon General LTG Mary Izaguirre and SETAF-AF Commanding General MG Andrew Gainey, highlighting the importance of strengthening U.S. and African partnerships through Global Health Engagement Activities.
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Congrats to Dr. Rampa Rattanarithikul, AFRIMS alumna & Forbes "50 Over 50: Asia" honoree! Starting as a lab technician in our malaria-control program, Dr. Rampa has become one of the world’s leading mosquito experts, even discovering new species along the way. Her passion for research and dedication to public health continue to inspire us all. We’re proud to celebrate her incredible achievements! https://lnkd.in/eNQWeY6p
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On Sept. 5, 2024, Dr. Amy Adler (WRAIR), Maj. Haakon Engen, and Cmdr. Andreas Nordstrand (Norwegian Military Institute of Military Psychology) presented Operational Resilience Training (ORT) at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. The program is now being taught to Ukrainian Armed Forces Medical Personnel to manage combat stress and Acute Stress Reactions. ORT also holds potential for use in U.S. military training and stress management for hospital staff.
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On 6 September, 22 participants from the 2024 AFHSD-GEIS Vector Surveillance Summit toured the Walter Reed Biosystematics Unit (WRBU) and the National Mosquito Collection at the Smithsonian Museum Support Center! The tour, led by MAJ Thierry Fouapon and Dr. Yvonne Linton, showcased WRBU’s capabilities and opened doors for new collaborations in global vector surveillance. #VectorSurveillance #GEIS #WRBU #GlobalHealth #WRAIR #Smithsonian
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WRAIR-AFRIMS is empowering primary school students across Thailand with essential knowledge on preventing vector-borne diseases like those spread by mosquitoes and ticks. Together, we're building healthier, safer communities! 🌍💚 #VectorBorneDisease #HealthEducation #Thailand
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Today, we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the patriots who have sacrificed for our freedom. For over 20 years, America's Army has stood strong, exemplifying resilience and commitment with the support of families and civilians. Our shared history and values continue to strengthen our nation's readiness. #NeverForget #ArmyStrong
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Last week, AFRIMS Executive Officer, Maj Taylor Whitten delivered a guest lecture titled 'Creating Leaders: The Military Way,' at Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand. His talk emphasized the concept of Mission Command and the value of empowering subordinate leaders, using examples from his experience at West Point and as an Army officer. In attendance was 87 Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) Medical Cadets and faculty from the Phramongkutklao College of Medicine. WRAIR-AFRIMS will deliver future guest lectures to strengthen capacity and confidence of attendees, enabling more effective responses to shared challenges and contributing to long term cooperation and interoperability.