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SAN ANTONIO – (May 19, 2026) – Dr. Darrin Frye, chief science director, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, participated in a “Research & Development Mission and Capability of San Antonio-Based Military Labs” panel during the annual AIM Health R&D Summit held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Joining Frye were Dr. Deb Niemeyer, chief scientist, U.S. Air Force 59th Medical Wing and Dr. Sylvain Cardin, director of research/chief scientific officer, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research. Designed to promote cross-sector collaboration in the development of life-saving battlefield technologies, the one-day summit brings together top innovators from academia, industry, and the military to accelerate the research, development, and commercialization of transformative medical technologies. Collaborating and working alongside a wide range of research and development partners keeps Navy Medicine Research & Development (NMR&D) abreast of best practices and advances in medical knowledge. NAMRU San Antonio, part of NMR&D conducts gap-driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research in support of Navy, Marine Corps and joint U.S. warfighter health readiness and lethality while engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)