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Military Labs Use Whole Genome Sequencing of COVID-19 Variants
A SARS-CoV-2 Whole Genome Sequencing Action Plan for the Military Health System was developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, paving the way for military hospitals and clinics to provide critical support.
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Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Played a Vital Role for Health Protection
The Viral Disease Branch rapidly screened genomic data to allow early identification of COVID-19 mutations.
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Tripler Army Medical Center Accessed Unique Samples from U.S. Indo-Pacific
The Honolulu-based military hospital consistently reported samples with some of the fastest turn-around-times in the network for their whole genome sequencing surveillance program.
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The U.S Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease’s Center for Genome Sciences consistently provided critical reagents, protocol development, and support for training in whole genome sequencing.
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The center’s Biological Defense Research Directorate provided detailed information about COVID-19 variants to the fleet and Marine force, and monitored circulating variants in an under-sampled region.
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The staff at Naval Health Research Center added whole genome sequencing capability to their surveillance program, bringing on scientists and lab technicians to support this work and bioinformatics, which enriched their data collection and analysis capabilities.
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The program fostered communication among partner laboratories, secured funding, and championed the need for genomic surveillance.
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Women's Health
The MHS provides comprehensive women’s and gender-specific care associated with cardiovascular health, mental health, musculoskeletal injuries, and reproductive health care. Our goal is to ensure the health of all women at every stage of life.
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