31 March 2026

Geneva Honors Dr. Dallas Hack for Service on Scientific Advisory Board

Bethesda, MD – The Geneva Foundation recognizes Dallas C. Hack, MD, MPH, FACMPH, COL (Ret.), for his service on the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) from 2018 through 2025. His tenure reflects Geneva’s commitment to maintaining scientific rigor and military relevance.

During his service, Dr. Hack provided strategic scientific guidance that strengthened Geneva’s research portfolio and reinforced alignment with the military’s most critical medical priorities. His contributions helped advance research across combat casualty care, brain health, and operational medicine, areas central to force readiness and survivability.

“Dr. Hack brought a rare combination of operational experience, scientific leadership, and national-level perspective that directly strengthened how Geneva aligns research with the evolving needs of military medicine,” said Elise Huszar, MBA, President and CEO of Geneva. “His insight ensured our work remained grounded in real-world application and positioned to deliver meaningful impact.”

Dr. Hack is a nationally recognized leader in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and military medical research. A retired U.S. Army Colonel, he previously served as Director of the Combat Casualty Care Research Program at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, where he oversaw a portfolio of more than 600 research projects and coordinated over $850 million in federal investment to improve care for injured Service members.

His leadership has shaped national research priorities, including the National Research Action Plan for TBI and PTSD, the Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium, and the NCAA-DoD Grand Alliance. These initiatives advanced understanding of brain health across both military and civilian populations.

Throughout a 28-year military career, Dr. Hack held key leadership roles across clinical care, preventive medicine, and operational medicine, including service as Command Surgeon in Kuwait and Iraq and senior advisor roles supporting global military medical operations. His career reflects a sustained commitment to strengthening research infrastructure, improving care delivery, and advancing solutions for the most complex medical challenges facing the force.

As a member of Geneva’s Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. Hack brought a systems-level perspective that ensured that Geneva’s research remained aligned with national defense priorities, operational requirements, and pathways to real-world application. His contributions strengthened the scientific rigor, military relevance, and strategic direction of Geneva’s research enterprise.

Geneva extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Hack for his years of service and lasting contributions to advancing military medicine. His leadership has helped shape a research ecosystem that continues to drive innovation, strengthen readiness, and improve outcomes for Service members and their families.