MOSCOW, ID — The University of Idaho is expanding a biomedical research partnership with the Uniformed Services University, supported by about $7 million in Department of Defense funding.

The collaboration includes seven joint projects focused on health issues affecting service members, veterans and their families, while also contributing to broader public health research.

University officials said the agreement builds on previous work but marks the first formal, institution-level partnership between the two schools.

“These projects show how biomedical research can address real challenges facing military-connected populations and deliver benefits that extend to civilian communities,” said Chris Nomura, U of I’s vice president for research and economic development.

Research efforts span infectious disease, artificial intelligence, behavioral health and medical readiness. Projects include studies on disease impacts on military readiness, reducing vector-borne illness, improving chronic pain treatment, and using machine learning to enhance PTSD screening and identify family stress during deployments.

The partnership is also expected to provide research opportunities for students and expand collaboration between the institutions.