Army Captain Bradley Pierce, a general surgery resident at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, was named to Forbes’ 2026 ’30 Under 30 Healthcare’ list for developing a life‑support system that could improve survival rates for patients with traumatic abdominal hemorrhage. The system, a heart‑lung‑kidney support device tested in preclinical studies, is intended for use in emergency and rural settings. Pierce, who grew up with an Army physician father and a scientist mother, credits early clinical shadowing and mentorship from Dr. Thomas Fogarty for shaping his career. He has submitted the device for patent protection and plans to complete his residency while advancing the technology toward practical, scalable applications. Pierce stresses that success is measured by improved patient outcomes and increased access to timely care.
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