S.Amdt. 3127

1. Adds SEC. 723. SUPPORT OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH INTO TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS SUFFERED BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES at the end of subtitle C of title VII

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   In S. 3254 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   (e) Report.--Not later than five years after the commencement of the research program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the research program, including a description of the research program, the community partners participating in the research program, the activities carried out, the number of members of the National Guard and Reserves, family members, and caregivers supported by community partners, and a description and assessment of the effectiveness and achievements of the research program.

   Inserted: SEC. 723. SUPPORT OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH INTO TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS SUFFERED BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

   Inserted: (a) Program of Support Authorized.--The Secretary of Defense may carry out a program to provide support for multi-disciplinary research into translational medicine for the diagnosis and treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and other neurological conditions suffered by members of the Armed Forces. The program shall be carried out by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) of the Navy.

   Inserted: (b) Elements.--As part of the program authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary may--

   Inserted: (1) establish, or authorize the participation of appropriate elements of the Department of Defense in, a nationwide scientific consortium aimed at integrating research on nanotechnology, stem cells, cellular therapy, medical imaging, electronic medical records, information technology and medical devices, and other appropriate matters into the translation medicine described in subsection (a); and

   Inserted: (2) provide capabilities to permit researchers, scientists, surgeons, physicians, healthcare professionals, and patients to effectively communicate the findings and outcomes of research under the program into such translational medicine in a manner that enhances such medicine through real-time access to information and integration between researchers, physicians, hospitals, and patients.

   Inserted: (c) Report.--If the Secretary elects to carry out the program authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, a report setting forth a plan for the establishment and discharge of the program.

   Inserted: (d) Funding.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2013 by section 1403 and available for Defense Health Program may be used for the program authorized by subsection (a).

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   At the end of subtitle C of title VII, add the following:

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