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Research scientists share first-time experience, forge connections at military health symposium (12-Sep)
FORT DETRICK, Md. – More than a dozen scientists from the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases joined military medical professionals, researchers, and industry leaders at the Military Health System Research Symposium held August 4–7, 2025, in Kissimmee, Florida to present their latest research into leading-edge medical capabilities designed to deter and defend against current and emerging biological threat agents. Continue Reading »
USAMRIID scientists develop novel 3D bioprinted tissue model (15-Aug)
FORT DETRICK, Md. – Scientists at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases have successfully created a novel 3D bioprinted vascular liver tissue model, marking a significant advancement in biomedical research and biodefense applications. Continue Reading »
Army biochemist inspires students, promotes military opportunities (20-May)
FORT DETRICK, Md. – Over 30 Frederick County middle school students interested in careers in STEM recently attended a talk by Col. Claudia Henemyre, the deputy commander of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, part of a speaker series aimed at introducing students to career opportunities in the sciences. Continue Reading »
USAMRIID scientist wins esteemed presidential award (27-Jan)
FORT DETRICK, Md. – U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases scientist Keersten Ricks recently received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers in recognition of her extraordinary achievements in protecting the Warfighter from emerging infectious disease threats. Continue Reading »

STEM and a Legacy in Science (8-Feb)
The power behind the leading-edge science happening at U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases are the minds of our incredible scientists and using that power to inspire others into science is one of our greatest objectives. So, it was no coincidence when Middletown Middle School Science Teacher, and Frederick native, Heather Wilhelm contacted us for assistance. Continue Reading »
F. tularensis, tularemia, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, antibiotic resistance, bacterial biothreats, Live Vaccine Strain biofilm (9-Jan)
Biothreats persist in their pursuit; developing new antibiotics is a way to stay ahead. Researchers are developing new antibiotics to combat common bacteria that are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotic treatment, which is a growing concern for both public health and Joint Force readiness. Both emerging pathogens and known biothreats, such as Bacillus anthracis (anthrax), pestis (plague), Francisella (F.) tularensis (tularemia, also called "rabbit fever"), Burkholderia mallei (glanders), and Burkholderia pseudomallei (melioidosis), are all capable of antibiotic resistance–whether naturally occurring or deliberately engineered by an adversary. Continue Reading »

USAMRIID Blood Testing Protocol Will Improve Disease Surveillance (18-Dec)
The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command's Institute of Infectious Diseases 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. Continue Reading »
Former Soldier Named Civilian of the Quarter at Army's Infectious Disease Research Institute (15-May)
Mr. Eugene Blue has been named Civilian Employee of the Quarter for the period ending March 31, 2023, at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, Fort Detrick, Md. Continue Reading »
USAMRIID Chief Information Officer, Dale Angleberger, Retires after 34 Years (8-May)
After a 34-year career with the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, Dale Angleberger retired Mar. 31, 2023, as Chief Information Officer. Continue Reading »
USAMRIID Takes Top Honors in USAMRDC Best Squad Competition (19-Apr)
For the second year in a row, USAMRIID Soldier Scientists won at the USAMRDC level, and two of them–SSG Jesse Hylton and SPC Ousmane Drame–will join the USAMRDC "Supersquad" to compete at the U.S. Army Futures Command level. Continue Reading »
Teamwork Key to Success for Army Lab's 2022 Employee of the Year (28-Mar)
For Andrew Herbert, Ph.D., winning the 2022 Employee of the Year award at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases was a team effort. Continue Reading »
From Scientist to Soldier: Researcher Fulfills Lifelong Dream in Joining U.S. Army Reserve (14-Feb)
At Fort Detrick's USAMRIID, the workforce is a mix of military personnel, government civilians, and contractors. Despite their varying backgrounds, each member of "Team RIID" contributes to the mission–conducting and supporting research that leads to medical solutions for protecting Warfighters and civilians against deadly biological threats. Continue Reading »
Dr. Sara Ruiz Named USAMRIID Civilian of the Quarter (13-Feb)
Dr. Sara Ruiz was named the Civilian of the Quarter (Q4 2022) at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) at Fort Detrick, Md. Ruiz, a principal investigator for the Bacteriology Division, served as lead investigator for multiple simultaneous studies. Continue Reading »
Top 50 Frederick Innovative Businesses (1-Feb)
Frederick's Top 50 Innovative Businesses were revealed today in a special publication of the January 2023 edition of Frederick Magazine. The Top 50 is an annual stand-alone publication in partnership with Frederick Magazine. Continue Reading »
One Health Podcast (31-Jan)
From Ebola outbreaks to the spread of mpox and, of course, COVID, a disease that emerges in one place can threaten people the world over. Governments, nonprofit organizations, and pharmaceutical companies all get involved in detecting and fighting these outbreaks, but there's another player that flies under the radar. Continue Reading »
Inside the High-Security Lab Where Scientists Are Fighting the Next Pandemic (10-Jan)
When you roll up to the military's premier biodefense lab, the security situation is intense. USAMRIID–the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases–is a complex of buildings at Maryland's Fort Detrick, surrounded by a scary black fence. Continue Reading »

U.S. Army medical officer passes demanding American Board of Medical Microbiology exam (20-Sep)
A U.S. Army medical officer from the 1st Area Medical Laboratory passed the demanding American Board of Medical Microbiology exam that has a historical 20 percent success rate for non-fellowship candidates. Continue Reading »
Soldier finds success, citizenship in US Army (31-May)
Sgt. Ibrahim Toure had planned and waited for years to make it to the United States, a place he thought of as offering greater freedom and possibilities. Continue Reading »
USAMRIID Scientist Wins AMSUS Research and Development Award (24-Feb)
Xiankun (Kevin) Zeng, Ph.D., a molecular biologist and principal investigator at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), is the recipient of the 2021-2022 Research and Development Award presented by AMSUS, the Society of Federal Health Professionals. He was recognized today at the organization's virtual annual meeting. Continue Reading »

USAMRIID Soldiers Recognized for Operation Warp Speed Support (12-Aug)
Two Soldiers stationed at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases were recently commended for their outstanding efforts in support of the U.S. government response to COVID-19, formerly known as Operation Warp Speed. SSG Jonathan Gadbilao and SGT Jahzeel Orozco, medical laboratory technicians at USAMRIID, received the Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Armed Forces Service Medal in a ceremony in Baltimore, Md. Continue Reading »

USAMRIID Scientist Receives Medal of Honor from French Military (19-Nov)
MAJ Jeffrey R. Kugelman, Ph.D., received the Medal of Honor from the French Military Health Service Nov. 11 at a ceremony at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. The award recognizes his outstanding service to French Armed Forces health protection and his contributions to strengthening international collaboration between the two nations. Continue Reading »
Unique Army lab answers nation's call in supporting COVID-19 response (11-Sep)
Since 1969, the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, or USAMRIID, has responded to disease outbreaks at home and around the globe with capabilities and expertise unmatched within the Department of Defense. Continue Reading »

USAMRIID Officer Retires After 30 Years of Military Service (19-Sep)
Fort Detrick bade farewell to one of its most beloved officers, Col. Carl I. Shaia, during a ceremony and reception at Nallin Pond Sept. 4, 2019. Continue Reading »

Last Modified Date: 12-Sep-2025