About NMRC-A
Naval Medical Research Center—Asia (NMRC-A) supports U.S. interests in the Pacific Theater to advance diplomacy in the region by conducting infectious disease research and improving disease surveillance and outbreak response assistance for infectious disease of critical public health importance to the United States and our regional partners.
NMRC-A was established in March, 2013, as a new cooperative research initiative in Singapore, by the Naval Medical Research Center to work closely with researchers in the region with a focus on infectious disease research of mutual interest.
Mission
Identify infectious disease threats of military and public health importance and develop and evaluate interventions and products to mitigate those threats in partnership with host nations, international and U.S. agencies in the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) area of responsibility.
Leadership
CAPT Patrick J. Blair
Medical Service Corps, USN
Commanding Officer
U.S. Naval Medical Research Center - Asia
CAPT Jonathan M. Stahl
Dental Corps, USN
Executive Officer
U.S. Naval Medical Research Center - Asia
Research
Sembawang, Singapore:
The Naval Medical Research Center-Asia (NMRC-A) headquarters is located at Port of Singapore, Sembawang. The staff conduct research on infectious diseases that threaten the health of military personnel and the local populations in seven south east Asia countries, conducting research from basic to applied, from infectious disease epidemiology to outbreak response, and study of emerging infectious diseases. NMRC-A promotes readiness, partnerships, and collaborative activities by providing an effective forward presence to build relationships with allies and partners in Southeast Asia.
Current Studies Include:
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) collaboration with Malaysia Ministry of Health (MoH)
Determine the species and drug resistance/susceptibility profiles of malaria in Vietnam
Evaluation of the effectiveness of vector control and abatement devices in the region
Supports host nation's MoH, U.S. CDC, and WHO influenza surveillance network by providing laboratory capability and training for detection of respiratory pathogens
Surveillance of emerging infectious diseases, such as Zika and Henipah virus, in the region
Phnom Penh, Cambodia:
The U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 2 (NAMRU-2) is a detachment of NMRC-A. NAMRU-2 was established 1998 as an international partnership between the Cambodian Ministry of Health and Ministry of National Defense. With a staff of over sixty clinicians, scientists, technicians and administrative support personnel working together from the central laboratory facility Phnom Penh and collaborating health centers, hospitals, and clinics throughout Cambodia, NAMRU-2 conducts infectious disease research activities, public health surveillance, outbreak response support, and clinical studies.
Surveillance and etiology of acute undifferentiated febrile illnesses in Cambodia
Support of Global Health Security Agenda with Cambodia Ministries of Health and National Defense
Austere Environment Consortium for Enhanced Sepsis Outcomes (ACESO)
SMS-based disease surveillance in Cambodian Ministry
Therapeutic efficacy studies for malaria infections
Mosquito vector and ectoparasite surveillance
Contact
Mailing Address:
PSC 470 Box 4200
FPO-AP 96534-4200
Physical Address:
PSA Sembawang Deptford Rd
Building 7-4
Singapore 759657
Phone:
International: (65) 6751-2220
DSN: 315-421-2220
Email: usn.yokosuka.namrutwonmrcsg.list.singapore-nmrc-ainfo@mail.mil
Command Sponsor Coordinator:
LS2 Pema, Tenzin
DSN: 315-421-2225