Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton

05/15/2026

At Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton, our team is at the forefront of driving warfighter health and performance. From inside the lab to the fleet, our researchers are dedicated to optimizing readiness and ensuring our Sailors are always prepared for the mission ahead. The story of NAMRU Dayton is a testament to the Navy's commitment to our people, showcasing the vital link between cutting-edge research and the well-being of our warfighters.

Discover more about how our scientists and engineers are making a difference: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/565163/namru-dayton-spotlight-driving-warfighter-health

Lt. Cmdr. Travis Landry's day-to-day responsibilities at NAMRU Dayton are incredibly diverse. On the clinical side, he maintains his operational skills by conducting submarine and physicals and supporting recruiters heading back to the fleet. Notably, he also provides essential medical care for a la...

05/01/2026

Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton is looking for volunteers to help us study visual illusions!

Ever had your eyes play tricks on you? We want to understand the brain activity behind it.
• The Task: View visual displays and tell us if you experience an illusion while we record your brain activity.
• Time: Just 1 visit (about 90 minutes).
• Compensation: A $50 gift card for your time! (DoW employees must be in an "offduty/leave" status to be compensated).
• Requirements: Ages 18-45, normal or corrected-to-normal vision, and passing a screening for certain medical conditions.

Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

04/10/2026

t's a new chapter for NAMRU Dayton! This morning, we had the honor of witnessing Capt. J. Russell Linderman take the helm as our new Commanding Officer from Capt. William Howard in a ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

://dvidshub.net/r/u85okm

Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) Dayton held a change of command ceremony Friday, April 10, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, where Capt. William Howard formally relinquished command to Capt. J. Russell Linderman. The ceremony was officiated by Capt. Eric Welsh, commander of Naval Med...

04/08/2026

Are you ready to support the next giant leap for humankind? 🧑‍🚀 U.S. Navy researchers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are seeking volunteers for the SWAN study, a project that directly supports NASA’s Artemis program and our return to the Moon!

We're studying how the body adapts to changing gravity to help future astronauts. If you are an active-duty military member or a TRICARE beneficiary between 18 and 55, you may be eligible to participate.

Volunteers will experience controlled acceleration in a centrifuge and perform a series of tasks to help us understand motion sickness. Compensation is available for qualified participants.

Help us solve the challenges of space exploration! To learn more or volunteer, contact the research team at [email protected].

U.S. Navy researchers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are looking for volunteers to help support a study directly supporting one of the United States’ biggest space exploration goals: returning American astronauts to the Moon.

02/13/2026

WISCONSIN RESIDENTS!
CHAN. Help researchers investigate the effect of low oxygen exposures within the brain. You will wear an EEG cap, perform cognitive tasks, and undergo a 1-hr MRI scan.
Compensation: $40/hr, $120 completion bonus, $400 total
Time: 2 visits, ~7 hrs total
Qualifications: Age 18-45; Be MRI eligible (no metal implants); See flyer for more details
Contact: [email protected]

Visit NAMRU Dayton's study research opportunity website at https://www.wpafb.af.mil/.../Naval.../NAMRU-Research/ for more information about all of our current research participation opportunities.

02/13/2026

IV Insertion Under Degraded Vision. Participants will perform IV catheter insertions via training arm under various visual conditions (e.g. Night Vision Devices) with and without the use of an FDA-approved eye drop that constricts the pupil and impacts focus.
Compensation: $700
Time: 8 sessions, ~2 hrs each
Qualifications: IV insertion experience; Ages 18-39; 20/40 (near) visual acuity or better; US citizen; Meet medical requirements
Contact: [email protected]

Visit NAMRU Dayton's study research opportunity website at https://www.wpafb.af.mil/.../Naval.../NAMRU-Research/ for more information about all of our current research participation opportunities.

02/12/2026

Hesperidin. This study evaluates the effects of a dietary supplement to mitigate motion sickness.
Compensation: $250
Time: 1 visit, 4-5 hrs
Qualifications: Age 18-54; No history of vestibular dysfunction; No current use of any psychiatric, anti-nausea, or motion sickness medications; See flyer for more details
Contact: [email protected]

Visit NAMRU Dayton's study research opportunity website at https://www.wpafb.af.mil/.../Naval.../NAMRU-Research/ for more information about all of our current research participation opportunities.

02/11/2026

Autogenic Feedback Training Exercise (AFTE). This study evaluates the effect of AFTE as a strategy to mitigate cybersickness.
Compensation: up to $480
Time: 5-7 visits, 2-3 hrs each
Qualifications: Age 18-45; No significant experience with virtual reality; No current use of any psychiatric, anti-nausea, or motion sickness medications; See flyer for more details
Contact: [email protected]

Visit NAMRU Dayton's study research opportunity website at https://www.wpafb.af.mil/.../Naval.../NAMRU-Research/ for more information about all of our current research participation opportunities.

02/10/2026

Dimenhydrinate for Cybersickness. We are studying whether over the counter motion sickness medication can help with symptoms of cybersickness from using VR headsets.
Compensation: $75/visit, $75 completion bonus, $450 total
Time: 5 visits, ~7.5 hrs total
Qualifications: Age 18-44; Must not use VR more than 1x/month; See flyer for more
Contact: [email protected]

Visit NAMRU Dayton's study research opportunity website at https://www.wpafb.af.mil/.../Naval.../NAMRU-Research/ for more information about all of our current research participation opportunities.

02/10/2026

Meteorological Transitions. You will perform a flight-related task while brain activity is recorded non-invasively via EEG.
Compensation: $25
Time: 1 visit, ~1 hr
Qualifications: Age 18-45; Normal or corrected-to-normal vision; Must pass prescreening for certain medical conditions
Contact: [email protected]

Visit NAMRU Dayton's study research opportunity website at https://www.wpafb.af.mil/.../Naval.../NAMRU-Research/ for more information about all of our current research participation opportunities.