Revised February 2025. The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, stands at the forefront of Military-relevant scientific research and drug development. As the largest research institute in the DoD and the oldest research institute in the Army, WRAIR has made groundbreaking contributions to research involving infectious disease, injury, and brain health. This video outlines its mission, and features an interview with Mr. Robert “Robbie” Nelson, Program Manager of the Office of Global Operations, WRAIR.
The U.S. Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) hosted a World AIDS Day event at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research on December 6 featuring a discussion with Dr. Lindsey Baden, a leader in the field of clinical research focusing on early-stage vaccine development and the development of novel diagnostics and therapeutics against infectious diseases including HIV.
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research-Africa (WRAIR-Africa), led by Director-Africa Col. Shannon Lacy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Narok County Government to advance research and response to HIV within the county. The MOU presents three response pillars whereby the host government will take lead in the HIV response, improving access to Health Products and Technology (HPT) and response and integrating the HIV...
