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What diseases are at USAMRIID?
USAMRIID continues to be a leader in developing animal models for a variety of biological threat agents and validating that these models adequately reproduce critical aspects of human disease….
- Anthrax.
- Botulism.
- Plague.
- Ebola and Marburg hemorrhagic fevers.
- Hantavirus.
- Ricin toxin.
- Staphylococcal enterotoxin B.
What is the purpose of USAMRIID?
Since 1969, USAMRIID has served as the Department of Defense’s (DoD) lead laboratory for medical biological defense research. While our core mission is to protect the warfighter from biological threats, we also investigate disease outbreaks and threats to public health.
Who owns USAMRIID?
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
USAMRIID is the only U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) laboratory equipped to study highly hazardous viruses at Biosafety Level 4 within positive pressure personnel suits.
Does the army do medical research?
The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command manages and executes research in five basic areas: military infectious diseases, combat casualty care, military operational medicine, chemical biological defense, and clinical and rehabilitative medicine.
Where is the usamriid located?
Fort Detrick, Maryland
Phone: 301-619-2833 The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), located at Fort Detrick, Maryland, conducts basic and applied research on biological threats resulting in medical solutions to protect military service members.
What is a medical virologist?
Virology is a small specialty. Virologists diagnose viral infections and advise clinical colleagues on antiviral treatments. They have direct involvement in the care of patients with chronic infections, for example, HIV and hepatitis(1) Virologists also have public health roles.
Where is Darpa located?
Arlington, Virginia
The agency is currently located in a new building at 675 North Randolph St….DARPA.
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | February 7, 1958 (as ARPA) |
| Preceding agency | Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| Jurisdiction | Federal government of the United States |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
Do you have to go to med school to be a virologist?
Most virologists have not only a bachelor’s degree, but a doctorate as well. Students who wish to become virologists should also plan to complete postdoctoral research training as well as become licensed medical doctors to work in this field.
Can you visit DARPA?
DARPA is a secure facility. Visitors should arrange an appointment with a program manager or other DARPA staff prior to visiting. There are no public tours of the facility. Please visit the DARPA Public Release Requests page.