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0800-1600	Registration Desk Opens	Foyer of Great Halls
0830-1200	DVA workshop (TBC)
1200-1600	Speaker Prep Room Opens	M10
0830-1615	Prayer Room Opens	M7&8
1300-1530	Opening Plenary	Great Halls 1&2
	Opening Ceremony + Welcome to Country
	Major General Timothy HodgettsSurgeon General, UK Defence Medical Services
1530-1630	Official Opening of the Exhibition	Great Halls 3&4
1800-2000	Welcome to Queensland Reception	Leisure Deck, The Star Brisbane
1800-2000	Join us at the Welcome Reception where you’ll enjoy local wines and cuisines while connecting with like-minded professional from the industry. We welcome all registered delegates to attend this networking opportunity whilst enjoying breathtaking views from The Star Brisbane.Dress Code: Business casual or neat casual	Leisure Deck, The Star Brisbane

0800-1600	Registration opens				Foyer of Great Halls
0800-1700	Speakers room opens				M10
0800-1700	Prayer room opens				M7&8
1030-1600	Exhibition opens				Great Halls 3&4
0800-0845	Keynote Presentation				Great Halls 1&2
Time	Session 1: Frontline Fluids: Innovating Blood Management in Military Medicine Great Halls 1&2	Session 2: The Dental Front: Navigating Oral Health in Military Medicine M1	Session 3: Guardians of Health: Vaccine-Driven Strategies for Force Protection M2	Session 4: From Service to Civvy: Pathways for Veteran Support and Health P3&4	Session 5: Ethics Workshop M3
0900	What product for Large Scale Combat Operations?Elissa Milford Australia	Pharyngeal airway evaluation following isolated surgical mandibular advancement: A 1-year follow-upGagan Deep KocharIndia	Investigating Psychoneuroimmunological Responses to the Influenza Vaccine: Towards a Deployable Human Integrated Sensor SystemJuliana BajicAustralia	Unseen Battles: Exploring the Complex Landscape of Mental Health Challenges among Military VeteransArun GuptaIndia	Military Medical EthicsAndreas StettbacherSwitzerland
0905
0910			Design and validation of molecular tools for Norovirus field diagnosticAnja Petrov-SalzwedelGermany	Supporting Veterans in Primary HealthcareRichard NankervisAustralia
0915
0920	Platelets and FFPAndrew FlintAustralia	Restoring function and esthetics in young trainee cadets with dentoalveolar trauma: Applying Minimally Invasive Implant Restorative Protocol(MIIR)Manish RathiIndia	Lessons learnt from the implementation of “new” antiretroviral guidelines for South Africa into a military setting: a multidisciplinary approachDhesithri. AcharySouth Africa	Feasibility of a Reintegration Training Program for Current Serving Members Separating from Military Service Kelly BrownAustralia
0925
0930			Activation of Latent Visceral Leishmaniasis in a Southwest Asia-Deployed Population of Subsequently Immunosuppressed U.S. ServicemembersEdgie-mark CoThailand	Management of complex mental health issues: evidence for a dual continuum approach to understanding and meeting the needs of veteransEllie Lawrence-WoodAustralia
0935
0940	ADF Pathology: Laboratory challenges in the provision of bloodJulie LakotijAustralia	Machine Learning and Dental Military Readiness – A Tool for Predicting Malignant Oral LesionsBenjamin PassUnited States	Analyse de la riposte ebola au nord-kivu et en ituri, avril 2018-janvier 2019Gertride LuyeyeCongo	Patterns of comorbidity in Defence members and veterans accessing integrated care services – an Australian cohort studyCameron Korb-WellsAustralia
0945
0950			Efficacite du regime therapeutique avec dolutegravir chez les pvvih dans la zone de sante kokoloGertride LuyeyeCongo	Enhancing Mental Health Care Access to Tasmanian Veterans and FamiliesJonathan LaneAustralia
0955
1000	Identification of potential low titre group O whole blood donors in the Australian Army Julian WilliamsAustralia	Aerodontalgia (barodontalgia) in a Greek military pilot – case reportGeorgios ZacharopoulosGreece	Facteurs associes a l’acceptation de la vaccination contre la covid-19 dans la zone de sante de kokoloGertride LuyeyeCongo	Interactions between veterans and first responders during suicide-related calls: From the lens of veterans, their family, the ambulance and policeEmina PrgudaAustralia
1005
1010	Tranexamic Acid Administration in Pre-hospital Field Care: Review and Implications for Improved Trauma ManagementFelix HoAustralia	“Sticky tooth”. socket preservation using an autologous dentine graft in combination to prf. case report and 3 years follow up Georgios ZacharopoulosGreece	Vaccination in Brazilian military personnel. Prevention to combat biological agentsJosé FigueiredoBrazil
1015
1020		Military Dentistry – A Paradigam Shift in Perspective for Biting Fit MilitaryNarender SinghIndia
1025
1030
1035-1105	Morning Tea				Great Halls 3&4
Time	Session 6: Partners in Progress: Forging Forward with Military-Civilian Integration Great Halls 1&2	Session 7: Flightpath to Wellness: Navigating Challenges in Aeromedical Services M1	Session 8: Vital Signs: Advances in Health Monitoring & Biomarkers M2	Session 9: Beyond the Battlefield: Navigating Veteran Transition and Support P3&4	Session 10: Self Care Workshop M3
1110	Challenges in the Management of complex musculoskeletal infections from combat zonesAndrej Trampuz Australia	Social media engagement and well-being among military aviatorsSrihari Lyer India	Urinary metabolomics from military personnel with overweigth like a monitoring formMelchor CastroMexico	“I’m old, I’m ugly, and everything leaks……hand me a beer!”: Supporting older veterans in residential aged careNathan KlingeAustralia	Self-Care for the Health Care ProfessionalDarci Miller, Chris BrentinAustralia
1115
1120
1125	How would the Australian civilian healthcare sector contribute to the support to major military operations in our region?Anthony ChambersAustralia	Molecular pathology in aircraft accident investigation – new developments and their application in aeromedical examination and military medicineMichael SchwererGermany		One paycheck away: The pathway to homelessness for our veteransNathan KlingeAustralia
1130			Determination of Physiological and Molecular Biomarkers for the Development of Novel Performance Patch SensorsTony ParkerAustralia
1135
1140	Strategies and Initiatives to reduce polymicrobial InfectionsAndrej TrampuzAustralia	Helmet worn mass and implications for the neck- analysis of helmet configuration, vibration and G-force on neck loadPhil NewmanAustralia		Post-traumatic stress disorder and inflammation in veterans and military personnel: A systematic reviewNeanne BennettAustralia
1145
1150
1155	Bridging the Civilian-Military Divide for ADF General SurgeonsJane KeeAustralia			Conditions for integrating people capability and mental wellbeing in the Australian Defence Force: Individual and organisational perspectivesKylie Tuppin, Martine CosgroveAustralia
1200
1205	Contracted Solutions for Far Forward OperationsCatherine DavisonUnited Arab Emirates
1210
1215
1220
1225-1325	Lunch				Great Halls 3&4
1330-1600	General Assembly (by invite only)				M4
Time	Session 11: Frontline Lifelines: Innovating Critical Care in Forward Operations Great Halls 1&2	Session 12: Optimized Warriors: Health and Human Performance Systems M1	Session 13: Defending the Force: Advances in CBRN Detection and Treatment M2	Session 14: Families, Veteran, Moral Injury & Spirituality P3&4	Session 15: Gender Based Violence M3
1330	Role of radiology and imaging in high altitude related illnessesManoj GopinathIndia	How to stay ‘Left of Bang’: Protecting Defence’s most valuable asset through a systematic approach to physical health and performance Emma WilliamsAustralia	Efficacy of RSDL® (Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion Kit) against Novichok Nerve Agents Laura CochraneUnited Kingdom	(Lived) Expertise + (Research) Evidence: A Formula for Improving Military Veteran and Family Mental Health MaryAnn Notarianni, Fardous Hosseiny, Brian McKennaCanada	Preventing Gender Based Violence WorkshopLynn Lieberman LawryCountry
1335
1340	Ecmo in the battlefield: optimizing critical care for advancing military healthcare in forward support operationsKrishna KumarIndia			Restore & Rebuild: A co-designed psychological treatment for moral injury-related mental health difficultiesVictoria WilliamsonUnited Kingdom
1345		The Royal Navy’s Musculoskeletal Injury Mitigation Programme; A Whole System Approach to Deliver Impact in the Military Setting Joanne FallowfieldUnited Kingdom
1350	Diagnostic predictability of using portal vein diameter in confirming portal hypertension V.S SrikanthIndia		The mechanism of ECs-HSCs transition in bone marrow hematopoiesis repair after irradiationZhongjun LiChina	Feasibility, Acceptability, and Initial Outcomes of a Psychological Adjustment and Reintegration Program for Transitioned Military VeteransMadeline RomaniukAustralia
1355
1400	Evaluation of the examination quality of medical officers in focused assessed transthoracic echocardiography (FATE) at the Bundeswehr Hospital HamburgLorenz ScheitGermany	Shifting the narrative from risk to value realisation: the importance of understanding and measuring impact to prioritise actionJulia CarinsAustralia		The impact of mentored creative engagement on the wellbeing of the ADF’s wounded, injured and ill personnelGeoff GreyAustralia
1405
1410	Deployable CT in a near peer conflict – more than just a pan-scan John MagnussenAustralia		The strategy for the treatment of radiation-induced intestinal injury in nuclear accidents based on the regulation mechanism of intestinal metabolitesJunye LiuChina	Spiritual Dimension in Military Medicine: An International and Interdisciplinary ContextTatiana Letovaltseva, Pawel Cecha, Stephen Krauss, Jan GrimellBelgium
1415		Musculoskeletal injury prevention; a holistic approach to soldier health for sustaining workforce readiness Jace DrainAustralia
1420	Prolonged Field Care for Musculoskeletal Injuries: Is Portable Ultrasound the Answer?Jon Umlauf, Scott GroganUnited States			Caring for the Carer – psychosocial impact of COVID19 and indicators of moral injury and resilience in UK DMS personnelKristian MearsUnited Kingdom
1425
1430	Could new cuffed oropharyngeal airway be an alternative for both airway control and ventilation in Tactical Field Care?Hulya TurkanTurkey	Cardiorespiratory fitness characteristic and the effect of ubiquinol during high-altitude acclimatization and de-acclimatization: the Shigatse CARdiorespiratory Fitness (SCARF) studyJie YangChina	Aptamer selection for bacterial toxins detection and therapeutic synergy: Spotlight on future solutionsKaren Medina-QueroMexico	Peer-Led Seeking Safety: Translating an evidence-based practice model for veterans’ support organisationsCamila GuindaliniAustralia
1435
1440		Organizing Care Pathways for Injured Soldiers: A Proposal for a Military Model of Coordinating CareGuillaume CassourretFrance	Survive Surprise – Alert and alarm levels for radiation exposure can shift the survival curve to the rightJohn MagnussenAustralia	Evidence-based interventions for family caregivers of military personnel and veterans: A rapid reviewAngeli TabingaAustralia
1445
1450			Protecting deployed health assets – Early Radiological and Nuclear detection in the field John MagnussenAustralia
1455
1455-1525	Afternoon tea				Great Halls 3&4
Time	Session 16:Rescue and Recovery: Forward Operations Evacuation Great Halls 1&2	Session 17: Vigilant Guard: Surveillance Strategies and Management for Musculoskeletal Health M1	Session 18: Defending Life: CBRN Medical Countermeasures M2	Session 19: Warrior Women: Advancing Women’s Health P3&4	Session 20: Concussion Workshop M3
1530	MCAT state of the art trainingAndrew PearceAustralia	Musculoskeletal injuries: burden estimation and under-reporting in military forcesRod PopeAustralia	Allosteric Modulators as Novel Nerve Agent Medical countermeasuresGeorgina ThompsonAustralia	Evaluation of Gender Disparity in Tactical Combat Casualty Care Shanna VaughanGermany	Return to Duty: Using Manual Therapy to Progress Rehabilitation from ConcussionDerek Vraa, Kyle East, Eric Wilson United States
1535
1540		Risk Factors for Poor Recovery in Active-Duty Military Members with Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review Simon OlivottoAustralia
1545				Managing Menopause in Military Women Tara KinnaneAustralia
1550	RWAME the art of possible?Ben Butson & David CoosleyAustralia	Musculoskeletal-injury related healthcare avoidance in Australian infantry personnel: A mixed-method studyJoanne StannardAustralia	Design and Evaluation of a Bioscavenger Medical Countermeasure for Nerve Agent PoisoningJoanne AllardAustralia
1555
1600		Fatigue: Contributors, Types, Impacts, and AssessmentsGraham MarvinAustralia		Preventative Care and Contraception in Military WomenTara KinnaneAustralia
1605
1610	RAAF Role 2FAjitha SugnanamAustralia	Deep Learning for the Detection of Sacroiliitis and Ankylosing Spondylitis from CT Scans in ROK military hospitalsDonghoon KimSouth Korea	Next generation auto-injectors for the treatment of intoxications with chemical warfare agentsNadja HerkertGermany
1615				Evaluation of contraceptive methods and control of menstrual flow in women in training course in the Brazilian Army Military AcademyAna Letícia Salomone De OliveiraBrazil
1620		Injuries in the Canadian Armed Forces – a summary of administrative health dataMichael Elten, Scott MalcolmCanada
1625
1630	Are They Here Yet? Identifying Key Stakeholders and Barriers to Burn Patient Transport within the UAEEleanor CurtisUnited Arab Emirates	Identifying and mitigating injuries in female soldiersBen SchramAustralia	Advantages of Addressing Biological Threats using High Density – Micro Array Patch (HD -MAP) TechnologyMichael JungerAustralia	Experiences of service women with the care provided by the Netherlands armed forces for women’s health issuesMohan VerstegenNederland
1635
1640	How can we support our deployed or remote clinical staff to provide timely specialist clinical and coordination advice?Andrew PearceAustralia	International Consensus for Minimum Common Data Elements for Tracking and Reporting Musculoskeletal Injuries in Military Settings: a Delphi Consensus StudyDaniel RhonUnited States	A Live-Cell, Non-Radioactive and Cost-Effective Technique for Determining Receptor Binding Affinity for Drugs and Compounds of Defence InterestDavid MawdsleyAustralia
1645				Targeted Public Health Interventions to Empower Women in Developing NationsAmanda PlantAustralia
1650	Integrating Technology and Centralized Healthcare Control in the ROK Military: The Evolutionary Journey of the Medical Emergency Operations CenterDonghoon KimSouth Korea	Externally validated machine learning algorithm accurately predicts medial tibial stress syndrome in military trainees: a multi-cohort studyPhil NewmanAustralia	The Use of Antibiotics as Pre-Exposure Medical Countermeasures Against Biopathogens of Operational SignificanceKatherine ClayUnited Kingdom
1655

0800-1700	Registration opens				Foyer of Great Halls
0800-1700	Speakers room opens				M10
0800-1700	Prayer room opens				M7&8
1030-1615	Exhibition opens				Great Halls 3&4
0800-0845	Keynote				Great Halls 1&2
	CMDR Roz Connor Deputy Director Research & Analysis Directorate of Navy Culture
Time	Session 21: Beyond the Firestorm: Expertise in Forward Operations and Burn Trauma Care Great Halls 1&2	Session 22: Fusion Forum: Where Ideas Converge M1	Session 23: Mission Malaria: Prevention and Treatment in Military Health M2	Session 24: Predictors of Mental Health Outcomes in Military Members P3&4	Session 25: Workshop M3
0900	Do we know what we are doing with burn injury?Anthony HolleyAustralia	Prevalencia de cáncer de pene como uno de los cánceres urológicos del Hospital Central Militar de México en 10 añosMelchor CastroMexico	Surveillance for Plasmodium Knowlesi and Other Acute Undifferentiated Febrile Illness During Deployments in Remote Forested Regions of Sabah, MalaysiaNathaniel ChristySingapore	Exploring the enigmatic relation: the interplay of personality traits and proficiency in military trainingSaurabh Chandrashekhar BobdeyIndia	Australian Department of Veterans’ Affairs Support of Veteran Mental and Psychosocial HealthJonathan Lane, Leonie Nowland, Fletcher Davies, Catherine Walsh, Anna Colwell Australia
0905
0910		Caracteristiques radio-epidemiologiques et anatomo-immunohistochimiques des tumeurs mammaires diagnostiquees chez l’homme en rdc, a propos de 11 casGertride LuyeyeCongo		Psychological screening in a military selection context: What works and what doesn’t, and how to improveKylie TuppinAustralia
0915	Current surgical strategies in management of burns patientsKeith Towsey Australia
0920		Decision Matrix for Return to Duty after a ConcussionKyle East, Brandon MorganUnited States	Malaria morbidity due to Nutrition deficiency in Endemic Zones Western, KenyaRedemptah YedaKenya	Predictors of mental health outcomes in military members: Translating findings to practiceJennifer WildAustralia
0925
0930	Burn Surgeons are real…and the military needs more of them!Eleanor CurtisUnited Arab Emirates	How we provide care to the canine trauma casualtyAlexandra BlecichAustralia		Understanding risk and protective factors for suicidal behaviour in a military contextKairi KolvesAustralia
0935
0940	Won’t somebody please think of the endothelium! Targeting endothelial repair in burns, trauma, and sepsis to improve military health outcomesElissa MilfordAustralia	Options for using mobile veterinary diagnostic facilities in health care of highly endangered primates in VietnamRalph SchönfelderVietnam	In-Silico Study of Potential Target Proteins of Tafenoquine in Malaria Parasite Plasmodium falciparumArief Budi WitartoIndonesia	Mental health in military women: Insights from the 2021 Australian population census Katrina MossAustralia
0945
0950	The use of Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix, a Polyurethane Dermal Substitute, in Burns and Traumatic Wounds Marcus WagstaffAustralia			Which digital treatments for PTSD work best? STOP-PTSD: A UK-based randomised controlled trial of therapist-assisted online cognitive therapy for PTSDJennifer WildAustralia
0955
1000	Development of a Two-Tiered Bi-Directional Burn System within the Emirate of Abu DhabiEleanor CurtisUnited Arab Emirates		Utilization of Ex vivo malaria SYBR Green assay in susceptibility profiles of Plasmodium falciparum with non-falciparum co-infections in Western KenyaAgnes CheruiyotKenya	A study of treatment preferences for PTSD symptoms: What do ADF members want and why?Zoe JenkinsAustralia
1005
1010			Profiling of Kenyan malaria field isolates as candidates for controlled human malaria infection studyAgnes CheruiyotKenya
1015
1020			Tafenoquine for Malaria PreventionGeoffrey DowUnited States
1025
1030
1035-1105	Morning Tea				Great Halls 3&4
Time	Session 26: Cooperative Frontiers: Innovating Military-Civilian Integration for Greater Good Great Halls 1&2	Session 27: Intersecting Horizons: Interdisciplinary Insights M1	Session 28: Fortifying Defenses: Strategies for CBRN Preparedness M2	Session 29: Peak Potential: Human Performance & Strategic Health Promotion P3&4	Session 30: DVA Workshop M3
1110	A Model for Operational Medical Direction: Physicians and Medics partnered to deliver far forward, pre-hospital medicine in the modern battlefield Bonnie HartsteinUnited States	Crowd sourced geospatial intelligence as a critical information requirement to forward support operations – military, domestic and regional supportCasey LangleyAustralia	Implementation of the Tunisian Taskforce Against Biological incidents: A five Principles ApproachMounir HaguiTunisia	Influence of personality traits and cognitive ability on ‘willigness to quit tobacco’ – a longitudinal behavioural intervention studySaravanan Sampoornam PapeIndia	Transition from Military to Civilian Health Care – the Australian Context Isaac Seidl, Fletcher Davies, Catherine Walsh, Anna Colwell, Dan CorkeryAustralia
1115
1120	Efficiency evaluation of medical resource allocation of hospitals in the public health emergencyLulu ZhangChina	Arctic Health Security: Evolving Threats and Novel OpportunitiesChelsea PayneUnited States
1125				Revolutionising Military Healthcare: A Holistic Approach for Enhanced Readiness and WellbeingKatrina SandersAustralia
1130	Guardians of Resilience: Defense Support to Civil Authority in the Dynamic Indo-Pacific LandscapeVincent HolmanUnited States	Comorbid Cerebral and Pulmonary Edema at 7010 M/23000 Ft: An Extreme Altitude Perspective Inam Danish KhanIndia	Harnessing collaboration for Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery capabilities against health security threatsEmily Kibble, Felicia PraderaAustralia
1135
1140	US Department of Defense Research Institutes as Forward Health Diplomacy Platforms: WRAIR-AFRIMS Global Health Engagement and One-Health ActivitiesErin Ball, Taylor WhittenThailand	Physiological monitoring for heat stress management: Close but no cigar yet Sean NotleyAustralia		‘Up in Smoke’: Vaping’s Impact on Military Dental Health and ReadinessThomas Van HeumenAustralia
1145
1150	Brazilian Army in the assistance of indigenous people of AmazonLuís Gustavo de OliveiraBrazil	Combat Surgical Care in extreme cold climate – lessons from recent pastAman AroraIndia	Australian CBRN Health Preparedness in a Multipolar WorldJohn MagnussenAustralia
1155				An Outlook on Hyponatremia – An Indian ExperienceV.S SrikanthIndia
1200	The international health team – initiating change to support interoperabilityShannon GodfreyAustralia	United States Air Force Initiatives in Lifestyle & Performance MedicineChelsea Payne, Regan StiegmannUnited States	NAMRU-IP’s Role in Implementing BioPreparedness Efforts within INDOPACOMJose GarciaVietnam
1205
1210	The Role of Military-Civilian Integration in International Trauma System Development Matthew ArnaoutiUnited States		Hot load: Evacuation and management of casualties affected by chemical agents, with activation of interagency supportJohn MagnussenAustralia	United States Army Holistic Health and Fitness and associated Positive Return on InvestmentKevin BigelmanUnited States
1215		Effects of exercise during pregnancy in desert climate of middle-east amongst physically active females in reproductive age groupInam Danish KhanIndia
1220			Development and Validation of An Intelligent Simulation Optimization Tool for Decision-making on the Tactical Medical Monitoring and Decontamination FacilityXuejun HuChina
1225				AviAir – an in mask, life gas and pressure monitoring systemMatt EvansGermany
1230			Importance of biosecurity and epidemiological intelligence for Biological DefenseLuiz Eduardo Azevedo Ramos Da SilvaBrazil
1235
1245-1345	Lunch				Great Halls 3&4
Time	Session 31: Immersive Intervention: Skills & Training for Forward Operations Great Halls 1&2	Session 32: Ready and Resilient: Training and Sustaining the Military Force M1	Session 33: Shield and Response: Advancing CBRN Training and Assessment M2	Session 34: Breath of Life, Web of Surveillance: Addressing Respiratory Health & Infectious Diseases P3&4	Session 35: WorkshopM3
1350	Creating a Certification process for an integrated Navy Health WorkforcePaul WirthAustralia	Implementing the National Army Health Reserve Advisory Group Campaign PlanAndrew HiggsAustralia	Advanced Integrated Respiratory (AIR) ModelDamien ChongAustralia	Preparedness of COVID-19 Outbreak among Deployed Military Personnel Under Peace Keeping Operation Thai-Myanmar BorderKanlaya JongcherdchootrakulThailand	Working with Triggers for Trauma Memories with Cognitive Therapy for PTSDJennifer WildAustralia
1355
1400	From Organizational Training to Real-World Utilization: Initial Experience and Practice of Chinese Fleet Forward Surgical Team Zhinong Wang, Yue Yu, Jin RaoChina	Integrating Part-Time Specialist General Practitioners as part of the Total Workforce System: The Royal Australian Navy ExperienceDale ThomasAustralia		Paradigm shift in microbial dysbiosis post COVID-19: A metagenomic shot-gun analysis utilizing 16S rRNA gene microbial profilingSaravanan Sampoornam PapeIndia
1405
1410	Modernising combat wound profiles for training in line with peer-on-peer or near-peer warfarNola PearceAustralia	Implementation of the TCCC and the modernization of Combat Care in the Brazilian Army: Results After 6 yearsLuís Gustavo de OliveiraBrazil	In vitro and in vivo validation of a blood-brain Barrier microfluidic chip model for CBRN agent assessmentPatrick ThomasAustralia	The collaboration between Chinese PLA and Sierra Leone Armed Forces in the field of infectious disease prevention and controlWeiwei ChenChina
1415
1420	Trauma Drills: Train Like You FightRuth BrowneUnited Arab Emirates	Simulation of Personnel Allocation Optimization of Field Emergency Medical Rescue TeamsMin YuChina		Infectious Disease Prevention & Control Strategies and Techniques for Naval Ships on Overseas OperationsJianbo Ba, Jie Luan, Bin LiuChina
1425
1430	Advancing Military Medical Training: The Vision and Outcomes of IMPACTAlan TurnerAustralia	Strategic Medical Engagement in the PacificAdam Mahoney, Andrew PearsonAustralia	Zebrafish as an Animal Model for Medical Countermeasures Screening and Assessment of Chemical ToxicityDavid MawdsleyAustralia	Realizing Globalization potential of novel respiratory pathogens during Hajj pilgrimageInam Danish KhanIndia
1435
1440	Crawl, Walk, Run – RAN Education Innovations in Training Health ProfessionalsJohn VassiliadisAustralia	Diagnostic Laboratory Facility In Forward Areas For Combat Medical SupportDeepika Gulati ManojIndia		Indian Medical Mission at Hajj: Mass-Gathering Medicine Perspectives, Challenges, and Opportunities in a Mission PostureInam Danish KhanIndia
1445
1450	Artificial intelligence in trauma care – hype or hope? Implications for armed forces in LMICAman AroraIndia	Medical Planning in the Pacific with the U.S. NavyJustin CampbellUnited States	Tunisian Military Training Curriculum for Biological Incidents First Responders Training by experts versus SOPs based Training. Mounir HaguiTunisia	Infectious Disease Surveillance with U.S. Military Service Members during Southeast Asian ExercisesDan BoudreauxUnited States
1455
1500	Navigating Challenges: A Medical Officer’s experience working with the United Nations in the Golan Heights during the Israel-Hamas WarLiz DalyAustralia	When your practice is put under the microscopeAnthony PayAustralia	The Brazilian Air Force’s experience in training and providing health care to victims of CBRN agentsLuiz Eduardo Azevedo Ramos Da SilvaBrazil	To Serve the Health of Our People: Internal Medicine Physicians in the ADF- Past, Present and FutureNeil SmithAustralia
1505
1510	Simulation Based Health Education, The Good, The Bad and The UglyJohn VassiliadisAustralia	The Air Force Health Professional Engagement Program – now an integral and sustainable component of Air Force Health ServicesAlan Turner, Liz McculloughAustralia	Consideration and development suggestion for CBRN medical responseJeong Ryeol KimSouth Korea
1515
	Poster Session
1545-1615	Afternoon tea				Great Halls 3&4
Time	Session 36: Frontline Futures: Innovating Technology for Forward Operations Great Halls 1&2	Session 37: Optimizing Warrior Wellbeing:Fatigue & Performance M1	Session 38: Frontline Innovations: Health IT Systems M2	Session 39: Ethical Frontiers: Guiding Principles for Military Health Professionals P3&4	Session 40: Dental Workshop M3
1620	GEPOS – How to solve the O2-supply problem within a crisis/war regionHarun OezkalpGermany	Comprehensive Overview of Improvements in US Army Combat Medic Initial Entry Training following implementation of an Extended-Sleep PolicyDavid Boland, Nathan KearnsUnited States	Seven lessons from deploying a commercial software solution for Defence-specific healthcareMatthew GalettoAustralia	UK military nurses’ experience of ethical decision-making on deployment: a reflexive thematic analysis Alan BrockieUnited Kingdom	Emergency Management of Battlefield Maxillofacial InjuriesBen Butson, David Cooksley, Julian Williams Australia
1625
1630	Current review of Orthobiologic Treatments and Their Application to the Modern BattlefieldAaron VaslowUnited States	Assessing Isometric Strength in Fighter Pilots: a Valid and Reliable Field TestDamien Van TiggelenBelgium
1635			Telehealth Support for United States Operational Forces – Providing Role 4 and 5 Care on the FrontlinesGary LegaultUnited States
1640	Improving Wound Healing and Rehabilitation in Severely Injured Combat LimbsMoris TopazIsrael	Movement Matters: Effectiveness of Mobility and Performance Assessments to Identify Underlying Pain and Predict Subsequent Injury among Active-Duty AirmenRobert BriggsUnited States		The ethical dimension of personal health monitoring in the armed forces: exploring user and stakeholder perspectives Dave BovensNetherlands
1645
1650	Modernising Deployable HealthcareAmany WahbaAustralia	Feasibility and Fidelity of the RCAF Aircrew Conditioning Program in Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing Air CrewTara ReillyCanada	Enabling Healthcare Continuity in Deployed and Aeromedical Evacuation Settings Sam BlightAustralia
1655
1700	Data Desert: Military Medicine’s Artificial Intelligence Implementation BarriersBen DonhamUnited States	Addressing stress and fatigue; interventions across the Royal Australian Air Force towards improving capabilityRaymond MatthewsAustralia		Medical care and education I can understand! Cultural competent Medical diplomacy opening doors around the worldRachel StevensonUnited States
1705			Health Knowledge Management System – Transforming ADF healthcareKirsty Lewis, Andrea RydenAustralia
1710	Drone warfare & force health protection – a paradigm shift in military medicineJeffrey StephensonAustralia	Brazilian Army Health Course – Forging Medical WarriorsLuís Gustavo de OliveiraBrazil
1715
1730-1830		Australasian Military Medicine Association’s Annual General Meeting (By invitation only)

0800-1700	Registration opens				Foyer of Great Halls
0800-1700	Speakers room opens				M10
0800-1700	Prayer room opens				M7&8
1030-1615	Exhibition opens				Great Halls 3&4
0800-0845	Keynote				Great Halls 1&2
	Professor Nicola Fear Professor of Epidemiology King’s College of London
Time	Session 41: Shared Missions, Common Goals: The Path to Military-Civilian Integration Great Halls 1&2	Session 42: Training for Transformation: Elevating Health Capabilities M1	Session 43: Global Guardians: One Health Challenges and Strategies M2	Session 44: Decoding Distress: The Role of Risk Biomarkers in Mental Health P3&4	Session 45: Musculoskeletal Injury M3
0900	Health System Security: Leveraging International Military-Civilian Partnerships to Expand Health System Capability and CapacityErik DeSoucyUnited Arab Emirates	Strengthening national resilience through structural medico-surgical training and deployed medicine in civilian austere environment: the Belgian wayJean-Charles de SchoutheeteBelgium	Using Clinical Epidemiology and Genomics to investigate Cellulitis occurrence in ADF Training Sites, subsequently impacting Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance and PolicyJessica ChellappahAustralia	Mature BDNF serum levels correlate with symptom severity in PTSD from a range of trauma types, including military and childhoodBonnie QuigleyAustralia	Delivering musculoskeletal injury mitigation interventions: Finding ways to maximise success and ensuring people are the focusBen Fisher, Julia Carins, Sarah De La Motte, James Bilzon, Debra Hayhurst, Joanne FallowfieldUnited Kingdom
0905
0910	Civilian-Military Collaborations: Lessons from the past and future opportunitiesMark NichollsAustralia			Affective disorders including depression in Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel 2002-2023: A systematic review of incidence, prevalence and risk factorsHelen KelsallAustralia
0915		Improving Military Trauma Training: The New Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider ProgramJonathan BegleyAustralia	Characterizing Risk at the Poultry-Pig Interface to Strengthen Surveillance for Novel Influenza A Viruses in Lao PDR: A Mixed-Methods StudyHuy Nguyen, Noel Cote, Andrew Letizia, Watthana Theppangna, Irina Etobayeva, Jose GarciaSingapore
0920				Data linkage studies on veteran suicidality: A scoping review of the field, knowledge gaps and evidence appraisalShannon DiasUnited Kingdom
0925	Enhancing military medicine inter-operability and leadership…through international civilian partnershipsRachel VillacortaUnited Arab Emirates
0930		Enhancing Military Readiness: The Crucial Role of Comprehensive Medical TrainingFarah AlzaabiUnited Arab Emirates	Emergence of “urban scrub typhus” during Monsoon season in an military cantonment and biodiversity hotspot of New Delhi, IndiaInam Danish KhanIndia	Post-traumatic stress disorder in Australian Defence Personnel 2002-23: A systematic review of incidence, prevalence, risk factors and treatmentHelen KelsallAustralia
0935	Optimising Military-Civilian Health Partnerships: A Comprehensive Exploration of Delivery Models Katrina SandersAustralia
0940				Identifying Psychological Risk through Inflammatory Change Neanne BennettAustralia
0945	Optimizing Defense: A Holistic Approach to Funding a Military Health System via Performance-Based ResourcingTaylor WhittenUnited States	Building bricks for a Health(y) Workforce: Examination through Capability, Training and WorkforceCrystal Mclaughlin, Charlotte WeatherallAustralia	Surveillance of Arbovirus Infections in Australian Defence Force personnel Pre and Post DeploymentsBrian VeselyUnited States
0950				Sleep and PTSD: a French multicenter study recording sleep under ecological conditions in military service members with post-traumatic stress disorderEmeric SaguinFrance
0955	Strategic Utilization of Military-Civilian Partnerships to Improve Deployment Readiness for Critical Wartime SpecialtiesBrian GavittUnited States
1000		Virtual versus Manikin simulation, complementary or competitionMartijn Boosman, Cheryl Lockhart, Michael BarrieUnited States	Forecasting Vector-borne Disease Burden in Military and Civilian PopulationsAdeshina AdekunleAustralia	Critical Incident Mental Health response in the Australian Defence Force: a case studyAlison CausleyAustralia
1005	Optimising Health Response through Military and Civilian Integration: A Unified ApproachKatrina SandersAustralia
1010				Biomarkers for detection of depressionShang Cong LimSingapore
1015		Perceptions of Defence Medical Services personnel regarding the educational attributes of live tissue training in learning to manage trauma casualtiesCara SwainUnited Kingdom	Antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, zoonosis, and one health: the role of samhsKwena MathobelaSouth Africa
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1035-1105	Morning Tea				Great Halls 3&4
Time	Session 46: Frontline Readiness: The Art of Health Planning in Combat Zones Great Halls 1&2	Session 47: Keeping the Force Moving: Essentials of Musculoskeletal Prevention M1	Session 48: Planet and People: Environmental & Humanitariian Health M2	Session 49: Beyond the Battlefield: Pharmacological Insights into Military Mental Health Care P3&4	Session 50 M3
1110	Leveraging Medical Red Teams to Provide Critical Analysis of Combat Casualty Care PlanningBrian Gavitt, Leslie WoodUnited States	Bone-Targeted Pre-training Reduces Musculoskeletal Injury and Associated Costs in Australian Army Recruit Training: The PREFIT StudyBelinda BeckAustralia	A mixed-methods KAP survey of internally displaced persons, returnees and host communities in four counties in Jonglei State, South SudanLynn Lieberman LawryUnited States	Pharmacoguided prescription of antidepressants in the military: can genetics revolutionize clinical practice?Emeric SaguinFrance
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1120	Putting the Role 2 back on the tableChristopher SylviaAustralia	Carry On Soldier: A historical and contemporary look at soldier load carriage injuries, conditioning, reconditioning and risk managementRobin OrrAustralia		Ketamine for treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder: who benefits and how can we tell beforehandXuan Vinh ToAustralia
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1130	Generating Capacity through the raising of the 2nd Health BrigadeElizabeth Anderson, Nathan GrumleyAustralia	Generating Resilience to Injuries through Training (GRIT) – Reducing MSKI in Artillery Troop Commanders with Standardized progressive trainingTara ReillyCanada	Assessment of water quality prior and after decontamination under field conditionsLander VierenBelgium	Emerging and adjunct treatments for PTSD and common mental health conditions affecting veterans: a rapid evidence assessmentJie HuAustralia
1135
1140	Beyond HOSPEX: Implementing a new framework for assurance of health capabilities within 2nd Health BrigadeAnthony ChambersUnited States	The effectiveness of standardized physical training programs to reduce musculoskeletal injuries in Canadian Armed Forces combat arms developmental coursesHans Christian TingelstadCanada		Neuropsychology Findings in Veterans Reporting Cognitive decline: a descriptive report from a Veterans’ Health CentrePatrick ArulanandamAustralia
1145
1150	Targeting medical establishments in warfare;Jus in bello perspective reevaluation in modern military operationsNarender SinghIndia	Lower Limb Injury Prevention in the New Zealand Army through Targeted Foot Wear InvestigationJacques RousseauNew Zealand	A mixed-methods KAP study of nutrition, and WASH among IDPs, returnees, and host community members in Jonglei State, South SudanLynn Lieberman LawryUnited States
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1200	Developing the US Army Combat Medic to support the needs of the modern battlefieldNadia Pearson, Bonnie HartsteinUnited States	Advancing deployable neurotechnology for rapid pain relief, mental health & life support in military medicineTrung NgoAustralia
1205
1210			Strategic health impacts of climate change on ADF personnel and operations throughout Australia and the PacificNathan GeorgeAustralia
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1245-1345	Lunch				Great Halls 3&4
1330-1600	General Assembly (by invite only M4)
Time	Session 51: Saving Lives in the Shadow of Combat Great Halls 1&2	Session 52: Fortified Frameworks: Strategies for Musculoskeletal Health in Service Members M1	Session 53 M2		Session 54: Mental health, Well-being & Polypharmacy : A Cultural Lens P3&4	Session 55: Ethics M3
1350	Australian perspectives on providing neurosurgical care in austere environmentsAndrew DavidsonAustralia	Comparative Analysis Between Functional Movement Screening Sum Scores and Y-Balance Test Scores for Predicting Injury Incidence in Military CadetsZulfan Farhi, Ahmad Dzulkhairi Awang Haji MailBrunei Darussalam			Shaping Health and Wellbeing: The Australian Defence Force’s Strategic Approach to Minimising Alcohol Related HarmLucas Liew, Kylie Druett Australia	Military Healthcare Ethics WorkshopMartin Bricknell, Fredrick Lough, Michael Reade, Charles Beardmore, Daniel Messelken United Kingdom
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1400	Longitudinal Investigation of Brain Imaging in Explosive Breachers Following Low-Level Blast ExposureXuan Vinh ToAustralia	Clinical observation on the effect of Awn-needle method for the treatment of lumbar and dorsal myofascitisy caused by military trainingMingshun ZhangChina		Improving veteran health through optimizing safe use of medications: An overview of the Veteran Quality Use of Medicines research programRebecca MellorAustralia
1405
1410	Grenade Explosion Leading to Penetrative Brain Trauma and Demise of Three Children during High Altitude Counter Insurgency OperationsInam Danish KhanIndia	Functional Movement Screen Scores and aerobic exercise capacity among Army recruitsJing Yang, Lin ChenChina		Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prevalence and Factors Associated with Polypharmacy in Military PopulationsSanket RautAustralia
1415
1420	Timeline Effects of Tourniquets in TraumaBritney PascoeAustralia	Gender-specific Strength Training Improves Components of Military Fitness in Female SoldiersJacques RousseauNew Zealand		Understanding first responses to suicide crisis situations among current and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force: Prevalence of polypharmacyCarla Meurk, Andrew KhooAustralia
1425
1430		Metaprevention: Can we lessen the negative consequences of primary healthcare successes?Phil MorelandAustralia		Responses to suicide crisis situations in current and ex-serving members of the ADF: prescribing and polypharmacy among veterans with PTSDJonathan LaneAustralia
1435
1440				Self Efficacy in Tribal Teenagers – An effective measure to decrease Syndemic “Culture Bound Syndromes” in ongoing Manipur ethnic clashesSiddharth RainaIndia
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1520	Poster Session
1545-1615	Afternoon tea				Great Halls 3&4
Time	Session 56: Beyond the Battlefield: Navigating Veteran Transition and Support Great Halls 1&2	Session 57: Resilient Warriors: Addressing Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Armed Forces M1	Session 58: Frameworks of Well-Being: Navigating Health Systems and Governance M2	Session 59: Suicide: From Statistics to solutions P3&4	Session 60: Health Systems IT Workshop M3
1620	Current Models of Blood Product Management in an Austere Maritime EnvironmentScott SquiresAustralia	Feasibility and Impact of Adding Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to Forward Deployed Physical TherapistsJon Umlauf, Scott GroganUnited States	Brazilian Army Health System – Challenges of a Continental CountryLuís Gustavo de OliveiraBrazil	Wingman Connect: Upstream Suicide Prevention and Resilience for US Air Force PersonnelAnthony Pisani, Peter Wyman, Christopher GoodeUnited States	Potential to use the International Patient Summary in support of multinational deployments – a proof of conceptJohn Farenden, Mike Bainbridge, Oliver Bartels, Darrell DuncanUnited Kingdom
1625
1630	Important decision points when establishing a whole blood transfusion programMichael ReadeAustralia	Association Between Biomechanical Characteristics of the Lower Limb and Injury Incidence in Military Cadet TrainingAhmad Dzulkhairi Awang Haji MailBrunei Darussalam	Changing Military Medical Standards – What are the Implications for the Defence Health Services?Robert WorswickAustralia	A Joint Approach to Suicide Prevention for VeteransCaitlin Langford, Catherine WalshAustralia
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1640	CareFlight Australia and Blood Product Resuscitation in the Pre-Hospital Trauma Setting : Lessons LearntPaul HanleyAustralia	The Prevalence and Incidence of Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Tactical Populations: A Systematic ReviewElisa CanettiAustralia	The challenges of establishing and maintaining health workforce governanceJohn SalterAustralia	Understanding first responses to suicide crises among current and ex-serving members of the Australian defence force: a translational data linkageEd HeffernanAustralia
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1650	Training to use whole blood to save soldiers’ livesJulie DohertyAustralia	The Value of Strength as a Predictor of Musculoskeletal Injury in Canadian Armed Forces Basic Infantry CandidatesHans Christian TingelstadCanada	Novel medicines – integrating the health effects and health logistics?Samantha WarrenAustralia	Suicide and suicidality in Australian defence force veterans: findings of a systematic scoping reviewCsongor OltvolgyiAustralia
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1700	Establishing India’s first frozen red blood cell program: assessing the quality control parameters and sharing insights of an enriching experienceAmit PawarIndia	Risk Factors for Bone Stress Injuries in the Military: A systematic review with meta-analysisDaniel RhonUnited States	Re-integration and employability of cancer survivor combatants after treatment into the Indian armed forces – an observational studySankalp SinghIndia	Understanding First Responses To Suicide Crisis Situations Among Current And Ex-Serving Members Of The Australian Defence Force: Physical ComorbiditiesCarla MeurkAustralia
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1710	Comparative analysis of conventional and viscoelastic hemostatic assays, and exploring the role of prothrombin complex concentrates in military traumaKrishna KumarIndia	5 year remission of PTSD symptoms with the use of RivastigmineStephan RudzkiAustralia		Suicide Surveillance in Global Military Populations; A Scoping ReviewSamantha HodgesAustralia
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1900 – 2300	Gala Dinner				Brisbane City Hall
	Location: Brisbane City Hall Dress Code: Evening dress or mess uniformThe Gala Dinner is the social highlight of the congress. Get dressed and enjoy a 3-course cuisine at the heritage listed City Hall. Built between 1920-1930, the city hall sits in the heart of the city. Let’s get together and celebrate yet another successful congress! Click here for more information.

0830-1230	Registration Desk Opens	Foyer of M3&4
0830-1200	Speakers Prep Room Opens	M10
0830-1230	Prayer Room Opens	M7&8
0930-1030	Closing Plenary	M3&4
0930-1030	Renee Wilson Chief Executive Officer Australian War Widows NSW & Gary Wilson	M3&4
1030-1100	Morning Tea	Foyer of M3&4
1100-1130	Awards Ceremony	M3&4
1130-1230	Closing ceremony	M3&4
1230-1315	Lunch	Foyer of M3&4