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Army Scientists Developing Solutions to Improve Thermal Toughness in the Arctic

For the Arctic Soldier, thermal toughness is a must for operating and training in the coldest conditions. Scientists from the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine are developing solutions to make this ability a reality.

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Welcome to USARIEM

USARIEM Commander

Hello and welcome to the new USARIEM Webpage!

The USARIEM team is engaged in essential medical research focused on optimizing servicemen and women's health and performance during training and on the battlefield. USARIEM conducts this mission with unique facilities and top scientists, both Soldier and Civilians. Our research teams collaborate extensively with intra and interdepartmental, national and global partners.

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The USARIEM team recognizes the importance of environmental and operational contingencies for the health, performance and effectiveness of troops in training or combat. USARIEM is an internationally recognized center of excellence for Warfighter health and performance. Our research studies are conducted by scientists from our four research divisions, working in concert with one another, as well as other word-class scientists from government, industry and academia. Research divisions are: Biophysics & Biomedical Modeling (BBMD), Military Nutrition (MND), Military Performance (MPD), Thermal & Mountain Medicine (TMMD).


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Local Contact Numbers:
508-206-4017 / 508-206-4018
USARIEM In The News
Federal News Network:
Researchers Try To Predict When Soldiers Risk Overheating In Gear - Jan. 1, 2019
Awards
Food and Chemical Toxicology
Best Paper of 2017 Award
2017 R&D 100 Conference
Top 100 Inventions Winner: COBRA
Metabolic Fuel & Energy Sensor
Boston University Sargent College
Alumni Award for Professional Achievement
Dr. Beth Beidleman
ICSPP Council for International Sports
Military Lifetime Achievement Award:
Dr. Karl Friedl
Aerospace Human Factors Association
Collins Award for Outstanding Peer-Reviewed Publication of 2017

Last Modified Date: 26 October 2020   Facebook Twitter

This Web site provides an introduction to the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) and contains official Government information. Its use is intended for members of the general public, news media and Army Medical Department beneficiaries.