Army Surgery Resident Develops Groundbreaking Life Support System, Named to Forbes ’30 Under 30 Healthcare 2026′ List
January 02, 2026 U.S. Department of War
In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, few stories resonate with the promise of innovation and dedication quite like that of Army Capt. Bradley Pierce.
Pierce is a general surgery resident at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu who was recently recognized on the Forbes “30 Under 30 Healthcare 2026” list for his groundbreaking development of a life support system to enhance patient survival rates following traumatic abdominal hemorrhage. This pioneering system holds significant potential for application in emergency rooms and rural treatment facilities, demonstrating how military medicine can lead the way in health care innovation.
A Journey Rooted in Service and Science
His upbringing profoundly influenced Pierce’s journey into health care. Growing up with an Army physician father and a scientist mother, he was immersed in the world of medicine and science from an early age.
“Health care always felt familiar,” Pierce said.
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