Awards

The 2024 Navy SEAL Foundation Distinguished Scientific Award was presented to Dr. Brian Edlow, M.D. and the ReBLAST team.

Dr. Edlow and his team at Massachusetts General Hospital earned the award for remarkable contributions and achievements in the field research and neuroscience during the past year. 

This award, presented by the Navy SEAL Foundation, signifies the highest level of recognition for groundbreaking work in advancing our understanding of the effects of repeated Blast Brain Injury (rBBI). The significance of this accolade is a testament to the team’s outstanding efforts and contributions.

Throughout the past year, tireless efforts have yielded exceptional results, which we are certain will contribute to the development of innovative diagnostic tools and groundbreaking research in the treatment of traumatic brain injuries, influence how special operators train and fight, and inform how the Navy SEAL Foundation supports its incredible warriors.  Dr. Edlow’s leadership and visionary approach have been pivotal in achieving these extraordinary results, ultimately benefiting both individual operators and their families, and the scientific community at large. The Navy SEAL Foundation commends Dr. Edlow’s exceptional qualities, including his relentless pursuit of knowledge, outstanding analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.