About the Center

Research that advances medicine for wounded service members and their families—that’s the focus of the Center for Military Medicine Research (CMMR). Read more.

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Message from the Director

Research that advances medicine for wounded service members and their families—that is the focus of the Center for Military Medicine Research (CMMR). CMMR explores applications of regenerative and reconstructive medicine, transplantation immunology, and neuroscience, including traumatic brain injury and neuroprosthetics, with the aim of getting innovative therapies to injured service members. The University of Pittsburgh is a leader in medical R&D and serving the needs of our military. Investment in Pitt medical research has improved the lives of military service members and their families.

Ronald Poropatich, MD, MS
Director, University of Pittsburgh's Center for Military Medicine Research

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Interested in Applying for DoD Funding?

CMMR's mission is to facilitate innovative collaborative opportunities for you to team with military medical researchers in order to apply for DoD funding.

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The Center for Military Medicine Charter

Through new programmatic opportunities for students, faculty and staff, CMMR is focused on creating an inclusive environment where engagement with the Department of Defense is advantageous, fruitful and meaningful. 

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CMMR Projects

Learn more about the projects our Director, Dr. Ron Poropatich, is working on with various investigators with across the University of Pittsburgh research ecosystem.