Laboratory Information:
Naval Health Research Center
P.O. Box 85122
Building 304
San Diego, CA 92186-5122
Website: http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nhrc/Pages/default.aspx
Agency/Department: Dept. of Defense - Navy
Region: Far West
FLC Laboratory Representative:
Dr. Karl Van Orden
Phone: 619-553-9289
Fax: 619-553-8383
Email: karl.vanorden@med.navy.mil
Background/History of the Laboratory:
The Naval Health
Research Center (NHRC) in San Diego, Calif. conducts basic
and applied research in behavioral psychopharmacology,
cognitive psychophysiology, environmental medicine,
ergonomics research and health psychology. The Center enjoys
an active liaison with both Balboa Naval Hospital and the
Pacific Fleet, allowing the staff to conduct research both in
the laboratory and in the field, aboard Naval vessels and at
other Naval facilities. Clinical issues addressed include
sleep management, schizophrenia and AIDS. Human performance
studies focus on identifying methods to support the
operational capabilities of personnel deployed on surface
ships, submarines and Navy aircraft.
Facilities:
