Dr. Jose Salinas is the Science Lead for the Organ Support and Automation Technologies (OSAT) group (CRT 3) at the US Army Institute of Surgical Research and the Capability Area Manager for the Medical Robotics and Autonomous Systems (MedRAS) program.  Dr. Salinas manages a group of over 55 staff members supporting research focused on development of new technologies for automating the critical care environment and providing organ support for combat casualties during prolonged care.  In his research role, he is focusing on development of new clinical decision support technologies, artificial intelligence based technologies, and automation solutions to improve outcomes of military combat casualties through the use of cutting-edge technologies.  Other projects include research and development efforts that use information technology concepts for enhanced medical situational awareness in the deployed setting.  Dr. Salinas manages multiple research efforts in various technology areas that support improved outcomes of combat casualties including the use of advanced machine learning and AI techniques for improved physiologic modeling of critical care patients.  His current program supports research projects at the US Army Institute of Surgical Research in addition to multiple extramural efforts with universities, government laboratories, and medical devices manufacturers.