Advancing Medical Innovation for our Service Members through Research
The Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA) is the core research program of the Department of Defense that was established in 2014 to enhance the related medical research and development programs of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
Vision
Advance collaborative, innovative medical research and development to improve military community health and save lives on and off the battlefield.
Mission
Implement best practices to responsibly design, prioritize and integrate medical research, development and acquisition programs across the continuum of care. By fostering strategic partnerships and transitioning medical discoveries to deployable products, RDA will enhance the readiness and resilience of the military community.
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6/2/2016
Armed Services Blood Program-Research and Development Initiatives
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8/11/2014
Decision briefing at the August 11, 2014 Defense Health Board meeting on Combat Trauma Lessons Learned.
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6/3/2014
Marine Corps Mission and Medical Support Presentation provided to DHB on June 3, 2015.
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Defense Health Board: Battlefield Medical Research Development Training and Evaluation Priorities
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Defense Health Board briefing on Smart Defense Transforming North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medical Capability
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11/1/2010
Psychotropic Medication and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Work Groups Update briefing presented to the Defense Health Board Nov. 1, 2010
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Last Updated: April 14, 2023