09/23/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/23/2024 08:15
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Cmdr. Rachel Werner, deputy chief science director of Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio,
briefs research on the Targeted Gold Nanoparticle-assisted Laser Therapy for the Disruption of Multi-drug
Resistant Bacterial Biofilms to Capt. William Deniston, commander of Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC),
U.S. Pacific Fleet Surgeon Capt. Michael McGinnis, and other science subject matter experts from Navy
Medicine during a tour of NAMRU San Antonio facilities at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Building in
2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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Navy Cmdr. Rachel Werner, a 2014 graduate of the Uniformed Services University's (USU) Postgraduate Dental College, will be honored with the prestigious Hero of Military Medicine Award at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) annual Heroes of Military Medicine awards dinner on October 17, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. This recognition celebrates her remarkable leadership in military medical research, patient care, and mentorship.
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Navy Cmdr. Rachel Werner
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One of her most notable achievements is securing a $369,000 grant to study the molecular characteristics of burns and wound healing in directed energy injuries. The research aims to develop new therapies and clinical guidelines to enhance care for warfighters exposed to radiation and other combat-related injuries.
In addition to her role as a research leader, CDR Werner is an accomplished clinician. She serves as a staff head and neck pathologist at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), where she provides diagnostic expertise on complex pathology cases. Her dedication to medical education is reflected in her work as an assistant professor of Pathology at USU, where she lectures and mentors military medical professionals, ensuring the next generation is well-prepared to carry on the mission of military medicine.
"Cmdr. Werner represents the finest qualities of military medicine-leadership, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to advancing the health of our warfighters. Her dedication to research, patient care, and education is an inspiration to all of us at USU," said Dr. Jonathan Woodson, president of USU. "We are proud of her achievements and the profound impact she continues to make on military healthcare."