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Captain Michael G. Prouty, MSC, USN
Commanding Officer

A native of Houston, Texas, Captain Michael Prouty received his B.S. in microbiology from the University of Texas and completed his Ph.D. at the University of Texas Health Science Center, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis of Vibrio cholerae. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois, with a focus on the cytolethal distending toxins’ interactions with host cells.

In 2008, he commissioned in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant and reported to his first duty station at Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) in Silver Spring, Maryland where he was assigned to the Enteric Diseases Department focusing on the development of a vaccine against Campylobacter jejuni.

Prouty deployed from March to October 2011 to the Middle East in support of Operation New Dawn. As Head of Microbiology assigned to the Forward Deployed Preventive Medicine Unit, he conducted surveillance for infectious disease threats among deployed troops providing guidance and support.

In 2012 he reported to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) 2, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia as the Department Head of Laboratory Operations. He managed 109 host nation scientists and directed a $7.1 million disease surveillance program. He worked closely with the Health Department of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces to develop the first real-time disease, non-battle injury surveillance system and established diagnostic microbiology capability in three partner nation military hospitals.

In 2015, he returned to NMRC as Head of the Office of Emerging Infectious Diseases, and of the Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli Vaccine Program. In 2016, he became Acting Director of Field Laboratory Operations. In 2018 he became the head of the Enteric Diseases Department, leading a diverse team of active-duty, GS and contract scientists with an annual operating budget of $8.4 million for the development of two critical vaccines directed against the most common causes of diarrhea among deployed troops.

From 2016-2019, Prouty served as Technical Product Officer, Military Medical Technology Exchanges, Navy International Program Office, representing Navy Medicine in information exchanges with nine partner nations. Under this program, the U.S. Navy enhanced interoperability of medical operations with partner nations further enhancing U.S. DoD goals.

From 2019-2021 he was appointed by the Navy Surgeon General as Specialty Leader for Microbiology where he managed 48 Navy Microbiologist stationed in commands throughout the world ensuring optimal staffing for required missions.

From 2019-2022, he served as Deputy Director, and then Director for Science, at NAMRU SOUTH formerly NAMRU-6 in Lima, Peru. He was responsible for leading 145 active-duty and host nation scientists to execute a $17.9 million research portfolio covering eight partner nations in the SOUTHCOM AOR.

In May of 2022, Prouty reported to NAMRU SOUTH, as the Executive Officer, overseeing 280 personnel operating throughout the USSOUTHCOM AOR. In April of 2024 he assumed command of NAMRU SOUTH. In July 20245, he assumed command of NAMRU EURAFCENT.

Prouty’s personal awards include Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and Humanitarian Service Medal, as well as various unit and campaign awards.

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Captain Michael G. Prouty, MSC, USN Commanding Officer

Captain Michael G. Prouty, MSC, USN
Commanding Officer