The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs strive to support research opportunities that encourage innovation and ingenuity in the biomedical sciences in response to the expressed needs of our stakeholders Congress, the American Public, and the military. Hallmarks of the CDMRP include investing in groundbreaking research; supporting the next generation of researchers as well as established scientists; and funding clinical research to prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat diseases, conditions, and injuries. From small concept award investments to large consortia, the CDMRP strives to find and fund the best research for the benefit of the warfighter and the American Public.