Research Initiatives

Learn more about the University of Colorado section of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine’s research initiatives, and how you can get involved.

overview of research initiatives

We are a group of Colorado Emergency Physicians and researchers passionate about exploring the way the human body adapts and maladapts to the high altitude environment. We are excited to both honor the rich tradition of altitude research in the state of Colorado and look towards the future of exciting investigation into altitude illness.

Cryosphere Austere Medicine Platform

The Cryosphere Austere Medicine Platform at the University of Colorado was conceived to address knowledge and human performance gaps to inform DoD doctrine and military medicine in a controlled cold weather environment.