Human
Systems Department (Code 34)
"The most critical and fragile element
of a weapon or support system is the human being"
- We provide the Department of Navy with the S &
T for the complete Naval Expeditionary Warrior of
the Future
- Health, Performance, Decision Support, Interface
to Equipment and Products from Biotechnology to accomplish
the mission
Two divisions comprise the department: Medical and
Biological Science and Technology; and Cognitive, Neural
and Social Science and Technology.
The Human Systems Department supports basic and applied
research, and advanced technology development leading
to applications for the Departments of Navy and Defense,
and U.S. Industry. We are committed to active exploration
programs that are at the leading edges of medical science,
human performance, biotechnology, training and human
factors, neural information processing, and biorobotics.
Programs supported by the divisions range from molecular
biology to the development of advanced medical therapies
for saving lives and strategies for preserving a healthy
and fit fighting force. Investigations are conducted
of neural, perceptual, and cognitive levels of organization,
with an emphasis on the reverse engineering of biological
systems to develop devices for fleet operations. Additional
emphasis is placed on the study and exploitation of
biological processes toward protection of the environment.
Points of Contact |
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Head: Harold E. Guard, PhD.
Phone: 703-696-4501
E-mail: 34_Contact@onr.navy.mil
Deputy: CDR Timothy P. Steele, MSC, USN
Phone: 703-696-4058
E-mail: 34_Contact@onr.navy.mil
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Address:
Office of Naval Research, Code 34
800 N. Quincy St.
Arlington, VA
22217-5660 |
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