Case Study: LTC Jose Pizarro

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LTC Jose Pizarro participated in the PTSD Biomarker Research In-Process Review (IPR) hosted by Military Operational Medicine Research Program (MOMRP)/Joint Program Committee for Military Operational Medicine (JPC5). This IPR is an important venue for intellectual exchange among the stakeholders and principal investigators. In additional, the meeting focused on projects working in identifying Biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment for PTSD. The panel provided critical feedback about the ongoing research project and recommendations to overcome potential challenges. Through collaboration and in-depth understanding of MOMRP research projects, USAMMDA increases its ability to shape research gaps and accelerate progress for the transition of

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