David Baer

David Baer joined Prytime Medical in 2017, bringing more than 24 years of expertise in medical research and development targeting urgent challenges in trauma care. Dr. Baer served in numerous roles in military scientific leadership including leading strategic investment in device and drug development from foundational science, through clinical trials and operational assessment. As the Director of Research for the US Army Institute of Surgical Research, he led teams of scientists and physicians working together to deliver innovations in trauma care to meet urgent needs of medical teams deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq in fields as diverse as orthopedic trauma, oral maxillofacial surgery, pain control, transfusion medicine, burn care, and general surgery. Prior to leading the Institute’s research mission, he served as a primary investigator developing innovations in wound care, orthopedic trauma and burns. He has received numerous awards for this work including the Order of Military Medical Merritt, the Army Research and Development Achievement Award, Superior Civilian Service Award, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Combat Casualty Care Research Award for Excellence. He received his Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Trinity University, and his Ph.D. in Genetics and Molecular Biology from the University of Hawaii.