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Screening blood samples
USAMRIID is developing a new process for screening blood samples that will enable researchers to assess overseas disease risks more quickly and at less cost, enabling the military to improve operational readiness by better protecting the health of deployed Warfighters.
Science Spotlight
Viral Immunology Branch
Congratulations to USAMRIID's Viral Immunology Branch for their manuscript describing the development of an ultra-potent antibody to protect against multiple strains of hantavirus, a wide-ranging global disease threat.
Military Matters
SSG Kiana Kyle
A prototype handheld device that will allow service members to rapidly identify infectious diseases and biological warfare agents in the field has earned a team of scientists from USAMRIID a prestigious award from Army Futures Command.

Welcome

COL COL Aaron C. Pitney

Welcome to the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases website. Since 1969, USAMRIID has conducted research to develop medical countermeasures against biological threats and emerging diseases. Please browse our page to learn more. Thank you for your interest in our organization.

COL Aaron C. Pitney
Commander, USAMRIID

 

Mission

To provide leading edge medical capabilities to deter and defend against current and emerging biological threat agents.

Vision

To advance medical biological defense to protect our military and the nation.
 

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Whether you're a student, a postdoctoral candidate, or a potential collaborator, there are multiple ways to work with USAMRIID. Learn More »
 

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