AFRRI (Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute) Annual Research Report, 1 October 1984 through 30 September 1985.
Abstract
The Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Inst.(AFRRI) is the primary DOD facility for scientific research in the field of radiobiology and related matters, It conducts applied and basic research that is essential for the operational and medical support of the DOD. The work is carried out by five scientific departments: Behavioral sciences - Effects on ionizing radiation, chemicals, and drugs on performance. Biochemistry - Elucidation of mechanisms of injury, repair, and protection from the effects of ionizing radiation alone or in combination with other agents; development of improved methods to detect and quantify the severity of radiation injury. Experimental Hematology - Investigation of radiation injury of bone marrow; development of therapy for damage from intermediate radiation doses; determination and treatment of injuries caused by combined effects of radiation, blast, and burns. Physiology - Research on cellular, tissue, and whole-animal models to determine physiological and biophysical changes resulting from radiation either alone or in combination with drugs and other chemicals. and Radiation Sciences - Operation, maintenance, and quality control of all AFRRI radiation sources, radiation dosimetry and estimation of tissue doses at various depths in different kinds if tissues; development and use of nuclear medicine and magnetic spectroscopic techniques for determining radiation damage in animals and model systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA165810
Entities
Organizations
- Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute