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BETHESDA, Md. (Nov. 21, 2024) Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC)’s Clinical Trials Center (CTC) is seeking volunteers to participate in a phase 1 clinical trial for a vaccine aimed at reducing frequency and severity of infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, a leading cause of skin and soft tissue infections. NMRC CTC is located at Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Building 17B (2nd floor), and can be contacted at 301-295-4735 (call) or 301-233-9640 (text), or via e-mail at usn.nmrc.ctc@health.mil to schedule an appointment. NMRC is engaged in a broad spectrum of activity from basic science in the laboratory to field studies in austere and remote areas of the world to investigations in operational environments. In support of the Navy, Marine Corps, and joint U.S. warfighters, researchers study infectious diseases, biological warfare detection and defense, combat casualty care, environmental health concerns, aerospace and undersea medicine, medical modeling, simulation, operational mission support, epidemiology and behavioral sciences. (U.S. Navy Photo by Tommy Lamkin/Released)

April 11, 2025

Clinical Trials Center Seeks Volunteers for Staphylococcus Aureus Study

BETHESDA, Md. — Staphylococcus aureus can impact readiness, and due to the antimicrobial resistance of the bacteria, keep warfighters away from the mission.