Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, FL
Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) Conference
MTEC will be attending MHSRS! This is the premier military or civilian meeting that focuses specifically on the unique medical needs of the Warfighter. The event provides a collaborative setting for the exchange of information between military providers with deployment experience, research and academic scientists, international partners, and industry on research and related health care initiatives falling under the topic areas of Combat Casualty Care, Military Operational Medicine, Clinical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Information Sciences, Military Infectious Diseases, and the Radiation Health Effects. Learn more at https://mhsrs.health.mil/
Date & Time
August 4 - 7, 2025
MTEC at MHSRS
We’re excited to return to MHSRS 2025 and have big plans in the works!
Dr. Lauren Palestrini on Panel
Tuesday, August 5th from 1:00-3:00pm ET Dr. Lauren Palestrini, MTEC Chief Science Officer, will be on the panel “CDMRP and Defense Health Programs Medical Research Funding Opportunities.”
MTEC Reception
We're bringing back our annual reception! This year’s event will once again be a can’t-miss evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration on Tuesday, August 5th from 6pm - 8pm ET. The Mixer at the Castillo reception is at full capacity and registration is now closed. Please stop by the booth to see if any spots have opened.
Visit Us at Booth #807
Stop by our booth to meet the MTEC team and learn how we're accelerating military medical innovation through collaboration.
Member Showcase in Booth #807
Interested in showcasing your work as an MTEC Member? Sign-up for the Member Showcase at [registration is now close].
One-on-One Meetings
Want dedicated time with the MTEC team? One-on-one meetings will be available for MHSRS attendees. Sign up at [registration is now closed]. You will be prompted to create a PIN and then select who you would like to meet with. Please note that, due to time constraints, we're only able to support one 1-on-1 meeting per person. However, all MTEC staff will be present at the MTEC booth in the MHSRS exhibit hall (Booth # 807). Please plan to stop by!
Mixer at the Castillo Event Information
Mixer in the Castillo Event Information
Join us inside the Castillo de San Marcos, located in the heart of the St. Augustine Atrium, for an evening of networking, cocktails, and conversation at the intersection of military medicine and medical innovation. Connect with leaders across defense health, academia, and industry as we toast to innovation and collaboration.
Location
The Castillo de San Marcos is located inside the St. Augustine Atrium at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. This striking indoor replica of the historic 17th-century fort sits at the center of the atrium’s cobblestone streets and Spanish colonial architecture with stone walls and lanterns.
Reception Entrance
Look for the stone bridge on the side of the Castillo. Event signage will guide you to the entrance.
Registration is now closed for the event. Please stop by the MTEC booth to see if any spots have opened up.