Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Julie Merrill has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Julie started their career as a Research Assistant at Portland State University in 2001 and worked there until 2004. Following that, they worked at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research as a Mental Health Epidemiologist from 2004 to 2010, and later as a Lead Research Associate from 2010 to 2015. In 2008, Julie briefly worked as a Research and Evaluation Associate at the Center for the Advancement of Public Health, George Mason University.
Julie Merrill completed their education as follows:
- From 2001 to 2004, they pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Applied Social Psychology at Portland State University.
- Between 1997 and 1999, Julie earned their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from Nebraska Wesleyan University.
- Julie attended North Park University from 1995 to 1997, focusing on Sports Medicine and Psychology, but did not obtain a degree.
- Julie'ssecondary education took place at Lincoln Northeast High School from 1991 to 1995.
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Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
WRAIR provides unique research capabilities and innovative medical solutions to a range of Force Health Protection and Readiness challenges currently facing U.S. Service Members, along with threats anticipated during future operations. Through both times of peace and war, infectious diseases have killed, sickened, and disabled far more Service Members than bombs and bullets. WRAIR has created a model of vaccine and therapeutic development that is unique, nimble, and responsive to dynamically evolving infectious disease threats of military importance. WRAIR, with its unparalleled expertise, facilities, and international network, has developed many vaccines and drugs in use today by military and civilian medicine around the globe. In addition to protecting against infectious disease threats, WRAIR conducts basic and applied research that promotes psychological resilience, enhances neurological functioning, and improves operational readiness among U.S. Service Members. By using a continuum of research from basic science to applied field studies, WRAIR creates innovative solutions to enhance Service Members’ resilience and recovery. Research in military psychiatry and neuroscience has been an integral part of WRAIR's portfolio for more than 70 years. WRAIR researchers are recognized leaders in operational medical research for the military in a number of fields, including brain trauma, blast exposure, deployment stressors, and sleep management.