WRAIR Sleep Research Center

Dr. Sara Alger and Dr. Tracy Jill Doty will be moderating a breakout session entitled Sleep: The Key to Medical Readiness tomorrow, 6 AUG at MHSRS. This is one of two breakout sessions focused on fatigue and sleep, showing the importance of these research efforts for the DoD.

WRAIR is proud to be moderating 2 break out sessions, leading 18 talks and presenting 46 posters at the Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) 2025!
Join us at booth #505 to discover our cutting-edge research in advancing warfighter health and readiness. Learn about our ongoing projects, meet our scientists, and explore opportunities for collaboration. We look forward to seeing you there!

Dr. Tina Burke was invited to speak on sleep and fatigue last week at the Wellness Symposium hosted by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Sleep and fatigue were highlighted as serious concerns, captured eloquently by Vice Admiral John Fuller’s comment that “fatigue is the enemy of readiness”. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research’s leadership in sleep research continues to support the DoD and the Nation to address readiness and mental health.

Dr. Samantha Riedy from the Sleep Research Center was recognized yesterday with an Outstanding Achievement award at the WRAIR awards ceremony for her outstanding leadership and experience during the recent Office of Human and Animal Research Oversight (OHARO) review.