BHSAI News

Exposure to explosion-induced blast waves is suspected to cause traumatic brain injury (TBI). In order to prevent and develop effective personal protective equipment against this non-impact injury for our Warfighters, it is essential that we understand the underlying pathways by which such exposure can lead to blast-induced TBI.

Because early detection of exposure to pathogens from biological weapons or emerging infectious diseases is critical for maintaining Force Health Protection, Dr. Jaques Reifman, Director, of the Biotechnology High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute (BHSAI) here at TATRC, led a team to develop the 2B-Healthy app for automated, real-time detection of abnormal vital signs.

A big Congratulations is in order for one of TATRC’s premier labs led by Dr. Jaques Reifman, SES and Director for the Biotechnology High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute (BHSAI). 2B Alert, a fatigue-management artificial intelligence (AI) tool, and a software system that aims to counteract the negative effects of sleep deprivation and fatigue, was officially awarded and recognized as the USAMRDC’s Invention of the Year.

The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) is involved in developing drugs and countermeasures in multiple areas, including military-relevant infectious diseases and chemical biological defense. Drug discovery is a risky and resource-intensive endeavor with high attrition rates due to adverse side effects. For almost three decades, a major focus in drug discovery has been to reduce the attrition rate.

As you may recall from reading the Q1 edition of the TATRC Times, TATRC’s Biotechnology High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute (BHSAI) has successfully licensed the groundbreaking 2B-Alert fatigue-management artificial intelligence (AI) tool, a software system that aims to counteract the negative effects of sleep deprivation and fatigue.

At the 5th International Congress on Soldiers’ Physical Performance (ICSPP), which was held in mid February, at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City, Dr. Jaques Reifman, Director of TATRC’s Biotechnology High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute (BHSAI), delivered three highly regarded presentations on heat stress, Warfighter alertness and core body temperature estimation to a crowd of over 500 participants focused on optimizing the physical performance of the men and women serving our respective countries.