About us
The Office of Military Medical Innovation and Research is supported by the USF Health Office of Research and by the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS). Our office will partner with the USF Institute of Applied Engineering to develop and implement a framework for USF Health faculty to engage in Department of Defense (DOD) research opportunities.
Acting as a ready response unit, we'll be able to refine and quickly answer DOD research questions, as well as serve as a resource for USF Health faculty to learn more about and ultimately participate in DOD research initiatives. We anticipate the office will create further opportunities to collaborate with the James A. Haley VA Hospital and the DOD commands in the Tampa Bay area.
We believe the new USF Health OMMIR is well positioned to be a valuable contributor to the rapidly moving field of military medical readiness and look forward to engaging in research contributions that will advance science and save lives.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission
To advance medical readiness and improve health outcomes for service members and veterans by leading strategic, interdisciplinary research and innovation in military medicine.
Vision
To be a national leader in military medical innovation – delivering transformative solutions that support force readiness, optimize human performance, and enhance survivability across the continuum of care.
Key Initiatives
Trauma & Prolonged Field Care Research
Developing protocols and technologies to improve survival in austere, prolonged care environments.
Simulation-Based Training
Advancing next-generation training programs using high-fidelity simulation, VR/AR, and scenario-based education for combat medics, corpsmen, and trauma teams.
AI & Predictive Analytics Integration
Collaborating on smart systems to enhance battlefield diagnostics, triage, and decision support tools.
Neuroprotection & Brain Health Studies
Supporting translational research focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI), psychological resilience, and neurocognitive recovery
Medical Device Innovation
Driving novel device development for operational environments through public-private partnerships and investigator-led engineering.