The WRAIR aims to conduct biomedical research that is responsive to Department of Defense and US Army requirements and delivers life-saving products including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the combat effectiveness of the Warfighter.
With our headquarters dedicated to Senator Daniel E. Inouye and located in Silver Spring, Maryland, the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is the largest biomedical research facility currently serving the Department of Defense. Established in 1893, our research and development now reaches around the world from Maryland to Germany, Thailand, and Kenya.
Our vision is to be the premier DoD biomedical research organization, constantly relevant, integrating basic research and advanced technology that protects, projects, and sustains the Warfighter today, invents global medical solutions for the future, and keeps the Warfighter on point for the Nation. We host two Centers of Excellence for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience Research and for Military Infectious Disease Research, each center ranging from blast induced neurotrauma to malaria vaccine development.
Expertise
Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience Research
Infectious Disease Research
Major Accomplishments
Partnerships and Collaboration
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research prides itself on the numerous partnerships and collaborations with other governmental institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and not-for-profits. Collaborations are accomplished through cooperate research and development agreements (CRADAs), interagency agreements, memoranda of agreement and education partnership agreements.
Global Platforms
Collaboration is a critical component of research and development and the WRAIR prides itself on the work accomplished through our numerous partnerships.