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The color guard from the U.S. Navy Reserve Center Orlando presents the colors on the opening day of the 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium in Kissimmee, Florida, Aug. 26.
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MHSRS Young Investigator Winner

U.S. Navy Lt. Com. Kezia Edmonson (second from right) of the Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, Bethesda, Maryland, receives her award from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Adam M. Willis (left), Dr. Michael Morris (second from left) and Dr. Terry Rauch (right), at the 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium in Kissimmee, Florida, Aug. 29, 2024. Edmonson placed second in the MHSRS Young Investigators Competition held each year at the symposium. Her work was titled, “Mental Health Disparities in Military Affiliated vs. Civilian Adolescents: Analysis of 2015-2019 NSDUH Data.”

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The 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium, held in Kissimmee, Florida, Aug. 26–29, focused on the unique health challenges of warfighters. Over 4,200 military and industry health researchers, scientists, and health care professionals shared their work through plenary and breakout sessions. MHSRS is a venue to exchange ideas to advance military medicine, sharing key research on topics including women’s health, traumatic brain injuries, psychological and behavioral health, global health engagements, combat casualty care, warfighter readiness, expeditionary medicine, and artificial intelligence for medical readiness.