In fiscal year 2020, the Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program established the Convergent Science Virtual Cancer Center, or CSVCC, focusing on the complex issues associated with cancer research and improving patient outcomes. To meet the intent of congressional language, the CSVCC is dedicated to funding research related to military health and mission readiness, for Service Members, their Families, Veterans, and other military beneficiaries.
The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs fund research to improve the survival and recovery of Service Members with complex battle injuries, including burns and acute lung injuries. These injuries often occur together and can rapidly become life threatening, reducing manpower and resiliency of the force. Newly developed medical protocols and technologies can transform diagnosis, treatment and management of burn and lung injuries...
The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs support research in detection, diagnosis and intervention approaches to mitigate short- and long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury. Improving detection of TBI and assessment of risk following blast exposures or head impacts can help reduce or prevent negative consequences and improve brain health for Service Members, Veterans and all Americans.
In fiscal year 2026, the CDMRP received congressional appropriations to address rare cancers and several rare diseases and conditions with potential to impact Service Members during or after service, or their Family members, impacting military readiness.
Through creation of registries and repositories to increase access to small patient populations and few samples, innovative clinical trial designs that reduce participation burden, and...
The Toxic Exposures Research Program supports research to improve detection of military-relevant toxic exposures and diagnosis of exposure-related illnesses and health outcomes for Service Members, Veterans and their Families.
The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs fund research for interventions to predict, prevent and treat Warfighters who exhibit early indicators of suicidal behaviors or suicidal ideation. By addressing service-specific factors impacting the mental health and well-being of Service Members, CDMRP-funded research preserves military readiness and the strength, stability and effectiveness of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Together, CDMRP-funded researchers and their partners at the Department of Veterans Affairs advance research using AI to detect cancer spread and predict recurrence, improving survival for those who served our country and everyone impacted by metastatic disease.
The Breast Cancer Research Program plays a leading role in the fight against breast cancer by funding innovative research that will bring an end to the disease. Female breast cancer accounted for the highest cancer incidence rate for the ten leading cancers among active-duty members of the military between 2018 and 2022.
Innovative research funded by the BCRP contributes to high-impact advances in clinical practice and treatment used within...
