Fast delivery of blood transfusions, supplies for troops

Cornell researchers have been building decision-support tools, optimization methods and artificial intelligence approaches to help the U.S. Navy and Marines quickly and effectively transport people and supplies – including blood for transfusions – in the event of an overseas conflict or humanitarian disaster.

RESEARCH AT RISK

Due to federal funding cuts, more than 140 research projects at Cornell have been halted, and more are at risk. For an in-depth look at research impacted by these cuts, please visit our Research Matters newspage.

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