Radiation Countermeasures (USUHS)

Abstract

Radiation Countermeasures (USUHS): For the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), this program supports developmental, mission-directed research to investigate new concepts and approaches that will lead to advancements in biomedical strategies for preventing, treating, assessing and predicting the health effects of human exposure to ionizing radiation as well as combined with injuries(burns, wounds, hemorrhage). Research ranges from exploration of biological processes likely to form the basis of technological solutions, to initial feasibility studies of promising solutions. Program objectives focus on mitigating the health consequences from exposures to ionizing radiation that represent the highest probable threat to U.S. forces in current tactical, humanitarian and counterterrorism mission environments. New protective and therapeutic strategies will broaden the military commander's options for operating within nuclear or radiological environments by minimizing both short-and long-term risks of adverse health consequences.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
241C_0602787HP_2_0130_PB_2014

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Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Naval Engineering and Maritime Security
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology

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