Medical Systems - Adv Dev

The Medical Systems - Advanced Development program, managed by the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA), is dedicated to advancing medical technologies through early system integration and testing phases. This initiative supports the transition of promising medical technologies, such as drugs, vaccines, and diagnostic devices, to larger-scale human testing for safety and effectiveness. It aligns with future force requirements and includes efforts to conduct FDA-regulated human clinical trials, ensuring these medical solutions are safe and effective for military use.

The DoD Drug & Vaccine Advanced Development project focuses on developing medical countermeasures against infectious diseases relevant to military operations. This includes vaccines, drugs, and diagnostic kits that undergo rigorous human clinical trials to assess their effectiveness and safety. The project prioritizes product development based on disease threat levels, clinical severity, technical maturity, and affordability. These efforts aim to enhance battlefield readiness by preventing diseases, enabling early diagnosis, and accelerating recovery times.

Field Medical Systems Advanced Development is centered on demonstrating and validating medical products for combat casualty care. It supports clinical trials for biologics and devices necessary for meeting military medical requirements while aiming to reduce the logistical footprint of medical equipment. The project aids in the development of advanced medical field systems that enhance soldier survivability and battlefield effectiveness. It also addresses joint medical field systems and prolonged combat casualty care needs.

Recently, there has been a focus on developing wearable medical devices for traumatic brain injury prevention within the Field Medical Systems Advanced Development project. This includes awarding research contracts for device development and conducting safety studies in collaboration with military training centers. Additionally, efforts are underway to develop Arctic medical capabilities in response to strategic needs identified in the U.S. Army Arctic Strategy. These initiatives reflect a commitment to advancing medical readiness through innovative solutions tailored to specific operational environments.