Naval Medical Research Unit Indo Pacific
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The Naval Medical Research Unit Indo Pacific, formerly known as Naval Medical Research Unit Two (NAMRU-2),[1] is a biomedical research laboratory of the US Navy established with the purpose to study infectious diseases of potential military significance in Asia.[2] NAMRU-2 is officially registered as a subordinate command of Naval Medical Research Command located on Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. and considered as the center network of laboratories around the world.[3]
Naval Medical Research Unit Two | |
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Active | 1944–present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Role | NAMRU-2 is the primary source of infectious diseases research in the Asia/Pacific region for the US Navy. |
Part of | Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) |
Garrison/HQ | Phnom Phen, Cambodia |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Captain Patrick Blair |
NAMRU-2 operates in several countries in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia.[3] In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, NAMRU-2 opened, outfitted, and staffed a satellite laboratory to conduct regional infectious disease outbreak research, and diagnostic laboratory support within the Office of Defense Cooperation, U.S. Embassy Singapore.[2][3]