Senior Airman Robert Gunac, 60th Medical Support Squadron, analyzes bacteria DNA. The Clinical Investigation Facility at David Grant USAF Medical Center performs DNA-based tests that rapidly detect harmful bacteria and viruses. The facility also has formed partnerships with local companies and universities to assist these agencies in analytical research. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Brugman)
Maj. Eric Olsen, 60th Medical Support, works on creating DNA biosensors which can detect food-born pathogens such as salmonella. The process, known as real-time PCR, taxes approximately three hours to complete and is being performed in the field. Major Olsen is currently working on a process to create biosensors within 10 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Brugman)
Mr. Jim Larsen, 60th Medical Support Squadron, uses a microsurgery microscope during a recent training session. One of three clinical research facilities in the Air Force, the Clinical Investigation Facility at David Grant USAF Medical Center not only support mission safety but also clinical based research including assisting doctors in research and training at DGMC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Brugman)
Maj. Anthony Caruso, 60th Medical Support Squadron, examines a growth of campylobacter bacteria, usually transmitted in contaminated food or water, and one of the most common causes of bacterial foodborne illness in the United States. The Clinical Investigation Facility at David Grant USAF Medical Center specializes in the quick detection of food-born pathogens using DNA research. Currently detecting viruses or bacteria in food is a process that can take from 24 to 96 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Brugman)