Develop Scientific, Medical and Technological Advances to Support Military Contingencies
Abstract
HYPOTHESISPre-deployment of complete HLA typing of warfighter and family members is unrelated to identifying and selection of donor,for a possible stem cell transplant. Hence there is no impact on warfighter s survival.STATEMENT OF WORKThe objective of this grant,is to develop the scientific, medical and technological advances required to support contingencies caused by injury to the blood-for,ming system from toxic substances occurring during military conflict, terrorist acts or accidents. Our primary aim is to provide hig,h quality HLA-matched hematopoietic progenitor cells or matched platelets from healthy donors for DOD casualties as part of a contin,gency response strategy. Our ultimate goal is to provide a donor match for every active duty service member.We plan to execute seve,ral recruitment drives that will include USN shipboard personnel, US Marines and SEAL team members. We plan to research whether ther,e is an advantage to HLA type service members and their families before deployment; performing a search for potential donors within,the family and an unrelated donor world-wide search.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 05, 2022
- Source ID
- N000142212514
Entities
People
- Jennifer Ng
Organizations
- Georgetown University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy