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Artist rendering of SMART red blood cells. | Download Source: DARPA | Alissa Eckert MSMI

Enhancing physiological resilience

September 2025

The Smart Red Blood Cells (Smart-RBC) program aims to revolutionize how we support warfighter performance in extreme and dangerous environments. Recognizing the limitations of current solutions and the time required for natural acclimation, Smart-RBC is exploring innovative ways to enhance physiological resilience.

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