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The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research or ISR, is one of six research institutes under the U.S

08/26/2025

Big news! The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research and the Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Center have officially united under the USAISR banner!

This strategic merger streamlines our unified efforts and enhances innovation within the Defense Health Agency R&D-Medical Research and Development Command. Together, we are advancing our shared mission: to optimize combat casualty care and ultimately, to save lives on the battlefield.

08/24/2025

Team #4!!

08/13/2025

Last week, we were honored to welcome Major General Yoshinori Nakagishi, Surgeon General of Japan Self-Defense Forces, along with Colonel Yuya Tanaka and Lieutenant Colonel Hirofumi Obinata, to the USAISR Burn Center.

During the visit, our team had the opportunity to showcase our world-class burn care capabilities, discuss advancements in combat casualty care, and exchange expertise on the unique challenges of treating battlefield injuries.

08/09/2025

has officially come to a close, and the USAISR showed up in full force.

This year, 56 members of the team attended the Military Health System Research Symposium, each with their own unique contributions to the USAISR mission and a powerful reminder of our role in shaping the future of battlefield care.

From presenting cutting-edge findings to forging new collaborations, our team showed up, spoke out, and stood tall for military casualty combat research.

And yes, they had a little fun doing it!

08/08/2025

COL O’Hern and SGM Davis took time on Tuesday to visit some of the USAISR’s poster presentations at to connect directly with the Soldiers, civilians, and scientists behind our most promising medical research.

From battlefield resuscitation to polytrauma modeling, each poster reflects countless hours of hard work, rigor, and teamwork and all in service to the warfighter.

Their visit reaffirmed a simple truth: People are our greatest asset.

08/07/2025

Yesterday at , U.S. Army Medical Research & Development Command highlighted the USAISR’s own Dr. Jose Salinas joining forces with TATRC’s Nathan Fisher to lead a panel on “Robotics and Human-Machine Teaming for Augmenting Combat Casualty Care Delivery.”

From autonomous systems to AI driven decision support, the session highlighted how USAISR and TATRC remain at the forefront of integrating emerging technology into battlefield medicine to ensure the warfighter gets faster, smarter, and more effective care when seconds matter most.

Proud to see our experts shaping the future of combat casualty care!

05/01/2025

04/15/2025

Maj Johnson and Sgt Vega, members of the USAISR and Burn Flight Team were awarded the Army Basic Aviation Badge. This is a significant achievement and represents their constant state of readiness to conduct real-world missions. The Burn Flight Team serves as an asset capable of rapidly deploying their capabilities worldwide to treat victims of burn-related injuries. The aviation badge is awarded to those who've met regulatory requirements for wear and demonstrate a commitment to readiness. Additionally, the efforts of these individuals directly contribute to the deployment of critical care worldwide to place skilled personnel in the field of burn care at the point of need.

03/31/2025

Recently, the USAISR had the opportunity to participate in the Defense Stategies Institute's 7th annual Operational Medicine Symposium & Technology Showcase (OPMED). Members of the Burn Center, featured left to right, Lt Col Alicia Williams, Chief Medical Officer, Col David Lidwell, Associate Director, Mr. Scott Dewey, Chief Rehab Department, Dr. Rodney Chan, Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Leopoldo Cancio, Director, and Dr. Deanna Denman, Clinical Psychologist discussed the advancement of warfighter burn care, treatment, and prevention during combat and disaster scenarios with leaders across the DoD, government, academia, and industry.

01/22/2025

The USAISR will resume normal operations on 22 January.

01/21/2025

The USAISR is committed to the safety of its personnel and is directing mission essential and mission critical personnel only reporting on Tuesday, 21 January due to inclement weather IAW JBSA guidance.

Stay safe and keep warm

UPDATE: Joint Base San Antonio has directed mission essential & mission critical personnel only reporting on Tuesday, 21 January due to potentially icy roads and other weather hazards. Work with your chain of command for specific reporting or telework instructions. Our Civil Engineers and facility managers continue to mitigate the effects of freezing temperatures.

JBSA Force Support Services will be closed on Tuesday, 21 January. This includes (but is not limited to) CDCs, MPFs (including ID card/DEERS), gyms, libraries, M&FRCs, bowling centers, etc. Dining Facilities remain open under normal operating hours. 24hr gates and VCCs will remain open.

Weather and city services will continue to be monitored. An additional update will occur Tuesday evening. Please continue to monitor JBSA notifications on JBSA.mil, JBSA Facebook and JBSA Connect app for updates to base service hours. For updates about JBSA medical services, please check their social media pages Brooke Army Medical Center & 59th Medical Wing.

To report damage or heating problems on JBSA, contact the 502d Civil Engineers at:
• JBSA-FSH Call Center: (210) 466-5555
• JBSA-RND Call Center: (210) 652-5555
• JBSA-LAK Call Center: (210) 671-5555

01/08/2025

Dr. Lee Cancio, Director of the U.S. Army Burn Center was recently elevated to the position of President Elect of the American Burn Association (ABA). The position of President of the ABA was established in 1969. To date, 19 current or former USAISR members have held this prestigious title. As Dr. Cancio's sphere of influence within the organization achieves new heights, so does the impact he has on the treatment of our nation's population who've sustained burn injuries. Congratulations Dr. Cancio!

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Welcome to the official page of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research & the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Reseach Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. USAISR is a subordinate command of the Army’s Medical Research and Development Command headquartered at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The mission of the USAISR is to “Optimize Combat Casualty Care” by conducting requirements-driven, programmatic research to develop knowledge and materiel products that drive evidence-based, best clinical practice solutions and deliver advanced technologies for the Warfighter. The USAISR Burn Center is the only Department of Defense Burn Center since 1949. The Burn Center is responsible for providing definitive care for all U.S. military personnel who sustain burns, inhalation, or other soft tissue injury warranting burn center treatment, as well as family members, retirees, and civilian emergencies throughout the South Texas region.

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