Open AccessThe semi-centenary of a prestigious medical unit: Military-Medical Research Center
Author(s) -
Viorel Ordeanu
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
romanian journal of military medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2501-2312
pISSN - 1222-5126
DOI - 10.55453/rjmm.2018.121.3.8
Subject(s) - biological warfare , christian ministry , radiological weapon , unit (ring theory) , medical emergency , political science , medicine , medical unit , medical research , research center , pathology , law , surgery , psychology , mathematics education
The Military Medical Research Center (CCSMM) is a health research unit, subordinated to the Medical Directorate of the Ministry of National Defence. The overall objective is represented by conducting researches on the medical protection against weapons of mass destruction (ADM) that use chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents, on the accidents involving CBRN agents and on the military-medical expertise in the field. The CCSMM specialists develop methods and techniques for diagnosis, prophylaxis, treatment and recovery to optimize medical countermeasures during peace, war, or crisis situations. The activity is complementary to the one carried by the “Cantacuzino” National Military-Medical Institute for Research and Development which deals with the diagnosis of infectious diseases (microbiology and epidemiology) and the production of reagents and biological medicinal products for infectious diseases. In conclusion, CCSMM is a unique healthcare unit nationwide, by its field of activity, having a tradition of over half a century, during which it has formed specialists and has had outstanding achievements in the medical protection against CBRN weapons and agents. There are prerequisites for the further development and visibility of the institution.