Defence Medical & Environmental Research Institute
The Defence Medical & Environmental Research Institute (DMERI) strengthens Singapore’s defence by developing capabilities in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defence, human factor engineering, and behavioural science. We protect against chemical and biological warfare and enhance the safety and performance of the Singapore Armed Forces.
OUR CAPABILITIES
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defence
We house Singapore’s only internationally-accredited laboratories that specialise in detecting and handling chemical, biological, and nuclear agents. Our state-of-the-art high containment facilities allow us to create the capabilities needed to create solutions for high-risk chemical agents and toxins, highly pathogenic biological agents, and radioactive and nuclear materials.
▶ Contributions to Enhance National Security
DMERI proactively supports national agencies in defending Singapore against CBRN threats, especially during national emergencies such as the SARS crisis and swine H1N1 epidemic. We are the nation’s single-portal verification authority with demonstrated capabilities in the handling and analysis of authentic CBRN samples. Our commitment is to be the leading technological institute in advancing our nation’s capabilities to assess, detect, protect against, and counteract CBRN threats.
▶ Combat Protection and Performance
DMERI's team of experts in the Combat Protection and Performance Programme (CPP) apply principles from the human science disciplines to enhance the operational performance of our defence and national security agencies. CPP is focused on examining cognitive, behavioural and physiological responses and performance in different environments and under various stressors. Our work includes deriving social and behavioural insights from sensors and digital data, developing solutions to help soldiers mitigate the heat effects in our tropical environment, and designing systems to detect and counter fatigue in extended operations.