Articles

Aug. 6, 2024

Nonprofit works with 59th MDW to fund military medical research

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND — Nonprofit organization, The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF), works with 59th Medical Wing to fund military medical research

July 11, 2024

59th MDW & partners research featured in prestigious medical publication

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TX — A significant research study, made possible through a Defense Health Agency Restoral program grant in collaboration with the 59th Medical Wing, was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, June 13, 2024.The article, titled "Noninvasive Ventilation for Preoxygenation During Emergency Intubation," presents critical advancements in the field

Oct. 24, 2023

59th Medical Wing’s own honored with Aerospace Medical Association fellowship

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Dr. Paul M. Sherman, was recently honored with a fellowship for his exceptional contributions to aerospace medicine at the 2023 Aerospace Medical Association's 93rd Annual Scientific Meeting. Dr. Sherman, currently serving as the Director of Radiological and Aerospace Medical Research at the 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Defense Health Agency, Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas, has had a distinguished career. He previously served at the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine and the 711th Human Performance Wing, retiring with the rank of colonel after 27 years of service.

Oct. 3, 2023

59th MDW: Chief Scientist’s medical director selected as DARPA program manager

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Lt. Col. (Dr.) Adam Willis, formerly a Medical Director and Clinician Scientist of the 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, now serves as the program manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in the Biotechnologies Office. His role in the BTO is developing new programs to push technology development and generating new technologic solutions for the warfighter. He also oversees existing programs, creates training for faculty, and builds Small Business Initiative Research and Small Business Technology Transfer opportunities, with a focus on operational needs.

Sept. 19, 2023

“CSION” develops leaders in military medical research

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The ability of military clinicians to conduct medical research is often limited by competing demands and a lack of mentorship opportunities. The 59th Medical Wing’s Chief Scientist’s Office (59 MDW/ST) is working to remove these barriers and improve the realm of health care with the Clinician Scientist Investigator Opportunity Network or “CSION.”