COL(R) Kent E. Kester, MD- The importance and Impact of Translational Research Medicine in the Military and in Global Health.

<p>  In this episode, you will hear Dr. Kester, a Military Infectious Disease Specialist, explain the critical role of military translational (benchtop research to patient care application) in vaccine development, mental health, traumatic brain injury, and the diagnosis and treatment of pathogens across the globe.  He describes the unique role of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and how that organization works with civilian institutions and other governmental agencies to bring important concepts from the laboratory to the battlefield and to the public. Dr. Kester has deployed and describes the efforts of he and his team made to improve the ability to address and answer research questions related to armed conflicts. </p> <p>    Dr. Kester shares many insights and lessons learned over a distinguished career and provides some valuable advice for all listeners.  You don’t want to miss this episode!</p> <p> </p> <p>  Find out more about Dr. Kester at <a href='https://www.wardocspodcast.com/guest-bios'>wardocspodcast.com/guest-bios</a> and visit our webpage and become part of Team WarDocs at <a href='https://www.wardocspodcast.com/'>wardocspodcast.com</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization.  All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine.</p> <p> </p> <p>Listen to the What We are For Episode. <a href='https://bit.ly/3r87Afm'>https://bit.ly/3r87Afm</a></p> <p></p> <p>Please take a moment to follow/subscribe, rate and review WarDocs on your preferred Podcast venue.</p> <p> </p> <p>Follow Us on Social Media</p> <p>Twitter: @wardocspodcast</p> <p>Facebook: WarDocs Podcast</p> <p>Instagram: @wardocspodcast</p> <p> </p> <p></p>