• USAMRMC divides its research efforts into four areas: infectious disease research, battle injury treatment, operational medicine research, chemical and biological defense research.

• USAMRMC also manages specialized medical programs, includes research related to breast, prostate, and ovary cancer, neurofibromatosis, telemedicine, and military health.

• Dr. Martínez-López had under his command the daily operations of six major USAMRMC research laboratories, all of which made up a large part of the Army’s scientific and technological capacity.

• Under his direction, USAMRMC strengthened its reputation in biomedical research, contract research programs, and many collaborative efforts with the most prestigious research and development companies.

• With USAMRMC, Dr. Martínez-López managed an agency with a $1.6 billion budget and more than 5,000 employees around the world. He is considered a pioneer in the development and global implementation of Information and Technology Management, which provides service in electronic medical records management, medical logistics systems, robotics, and other applications.

• He was born in Mayagüez and was raised in nearby Maricao. He graduated from the University of Puerto Rico’s School of Medicine and completed his master’s degree in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. He has been a medical doctor since 1978 and he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice and Board Certified in Aerospace Medicine.