Tag: DoD
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AI-Based Discovery Seeks Non-Opioid Pain Drugs
A new initiative aims to find non-opioid treatments for chronic pain targeting specific nerve cells that initiate pain sensations.
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Infographic – Private R&D Outpacing Defense Contractors
Our infographic this weekend offers a stark illustration of how private companies have surpassed defense contractors in R&D spending.
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Darpa Funds Early Disease Detection System
The Defense Department’s advanced research agency is underwriting a system that gives an earlier notice of disease outbreaks and pandemics than current methods.
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Defense Dept Funding Fast TBI Diagnostics Kit
A medical device company in Finland is receiving a U.S. Department of Defense grant to develop a kit for soldiers in the field to quickly detect concussions.
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DoD Funding Vaccine, Therapy Delivery Device
The U.S. Department of Defense is supporting creation of a small, portable device that safely sends vaccines and therapies through the skin.
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A.I., Robotics Studied for Military Trauma System
Medical and robotics labs at two universities in Pittsburgh are developing a portable, autonomous trauma care device to stabilize wounded military service people in the field.
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MIT, Air Force to Open A.I. Accelerator Lab
The U.S. Air Force is funding research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology to speed development of artificial intelligence advances for its mission.
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Foundation Studies Robotic Arm-Wrist Assist Device
A not-for-profit foundation is evaluating a robotic device to help people with spinal cord injuries regain use of their arm, wrist, and hand after a spinal cord injury.
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3-D Printed Scaffolds with Stem Cells, Sensors Studied to Repair Bones
A bioengineering lab at University of Arizona is researching new techniques with three-dimensional printing, stem cells, and sensors to repair severe bone fractures.
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Trials to Test Stem Cell Treatments for Eye Injuries
A series of clinical trials are planned to test the use of adult stem cells to treat injuries to the eyes that lead to vision loss.