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The Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton (NAMRU-Dayton) is a major DoD medical research command and the home of the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory (NAMRL) and the Environmental Health Effects Laboratory (EHEL).
As a subordinate command to Naval Medical Research Center, NAMRU-Dayton conducts aerospace medical and environmental health effects research to enhance warfighter health, safety, performance, and readiness.
NAMRU-Dayton conducts research to address identified Fleet needs, and results in products and solutions ranging from basic knowledge, to fielded technologies.
Mission:
To maximize warfighter performance and survivability through premier aerospace medical and environmental health effects research.
History:
NAMRU-Dayton was established as a result of a decision made by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission to form a Center of Excellence for the Navy and Air Force, aligning their aeromedical research, education, and training at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) in Dayton, Ohio.
As a result of the BRAC directive, the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory (NAMRL), located at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola since 1939, was ordered to relocate to WPAFB to collocate with the United States Air Force’s 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW). In an effort to further enhance manpower cost savings, the Navy’s Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), ordered NAMRL to disestablish and merge with the Naval Environmental Health Effects Laboratory (EHEL), established on WPAFB since 1976, to form NAMRU-Dayton.
On June 1, 2011, a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony marked the grand opening of the Major General Harry G. Armstrong Complex, comprised of several new Navy and Air Force facilities. In addition to Air Force elements from the 711 HPW and U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, the complex includes NAMRU-Dayton’s command headquarters and research laboratories.
As a subordinate command to Naval Medical Research Center, NAMRU-Dayton conducts aerospace medical and environmental health effects research to enhance warfighter health, safety, performance and readiness.
NAMRL conducts aerospace-relevant research in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. The lab is equipped with capabilities in acceleration and sensory sciences, biomedical sciences, environmental physiology, and engineering and technical services, all of which are supported by a unique collection of state-of-the-science research devices. NAMRL’s research portfolio enables NAMRU-Dayton to transition validated knowledge and effective technologies to the fleet, mitigating and preventing leading factors associated with aeromedical mishaps.
EHEL assesses potential health effects associated with exposure to various environmental stressors our military encounters, such as physical stressors and chemical and material hazards. EHEL scientists evaluate the effects of exposure from multiple standpoints. The ultimate objective is to generate appropriate data used in the development of health protective exposure standards for our military and civilian populations.
Together, our extensive capabilities and scientific expertise housed at NAMRU-Dayton enables us to address identified Fleet needs. We remain on the cutting edge of research to maximize warfighter performance and survivability.
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One Mission. Two Unique Science Laboratories.
• Environmental Health Effects Laboratory
• Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory
EHEL Charge: Investigate health effects of environmental hazards and stressors.
EHEL Summary: The Environmental Health Effects Laboratory (EHEL) assesses potential health effects associated with exposure to various environmental stressors our military encounters, such as physical stressors and chemical and material hazards. Our scientists evaluate the effects of exposure from multiple standpoints. The ultimate objective is to generate appropriate data used in the development of health protective exposure standards for our military and civilian populations.
NAMRL Charge: Mitigate and prevent leading factors associated with aviation mishaps. Protect and enhance the health, readiness, and performance of aircrew.
NAMRL Summary: The Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory (NAMRL) conducts aerospace-relevant research in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. Our lab is equipped with capabilities in acceleration and sensory sciences, biomedical sciences, environmental physiology, and engineering and technical services, all of which are supported by a unique collection of state-of-the-science research devices. Our research portfolio enables NAMRU-Dayton to transition validated knowledge and effective technologies to the fleet, mitigating and preventing leading factors associated with aeromedical mishaps.
Working with NAMRU-Dayton:
NAMRU-Dayton participates in a wide variety of collaborative efforts with military, government, academic and civilian research organizations. Our goal is to achieve the customer’s research objectives in a cost-effective, expeditious and professional manner. We have the capability of conducting benchtop, animal and human research as well as our own Institutional Review Board (IRB) to monitor our human research protocols.
Working at NAMRU-Dayton:
If you are seeking employment, consult USAJOBS.gov or contact our Human Resources Office at (937) 938-3914.
COMMAND SPONSORSHIP / WELCOME ABOARD
WELCOME ABOARD!
Congratulations on your orders to Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton (NAMRU-Dayton)!
COMMAND SPONSOR
If you have just received orders to NAMRU-Dayton please contact the Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Coordinator.Primary # (937) 938-3914 | Alternative # (937) 938-3872WHERE DO I REPORT?Report in the Uniform of the Day to the NAMRU-Dayton Command Suite building 851 (0730-1630 Mon - Fri). Address: 2624 Q ST., BLDG 851, AREA B, WPAFB, OH 45433The uniform of the day for summer is Summer White for E6 and below, and Service Khaki for E7 and above. The uniform of the day for winter is Winter Blue for E6 and below, and Service Khaki for E7 and above. FOR ADDITIONAL COMMAND INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE.www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmrc/NAMRUDayton