The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit tricare.mil/shutdown.

About Us

59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Science and Technology

Overview

The 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Science and Technology (59 MDW/ST) provides strategic leadership, scientific, technical, biostatistical, research and regulatory compliance, and program management guidance and support for clinical investigations, studies and translational research conducted by investigators and their collaborators to address the unique scientific needs of the 59th Medical Wing, the Department of Defense, and the Nation.

Mission: Conduct clinical studies and translational research and apply knowledge gained to enhance performance, protect the force, and advance medical care and capabilities across the global health system, and train future medical leaders.

Vision: Grow Medical Leaders, Drive Innovations in Patient Care and Readiness

Programs:
Joint Austere Medicine Research Program (JAM)
Joint Integrative Clinical Medicine Research Program (JICM)
Clinical Investigations and Research Support (CIRS)
Center for Advanced Molecular Detection (CAMD)
Nursing Research – Center for Clinical Inquiry (C2I)

Contact Information

Phone: (210) 292-2097     E-mail: usaf.jbsa.59-mdw.mbx.59-mdw-st@health.mil
Website: Kx Knowledge Exchange (CAC-required) https://kx.health.mil/kj/kx8/59MDWScienceAndTechnology/Pages/home.aspx 

 
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