MEDICAL RADIOLOGICAL DEFENSE (BASIC RESEARCH)

Abstract

This project (TR1) emphasizes the research and study of medical countermeasures to protect the Warfighter against radiation exposure. Specifically, this project identifies the basic action mechanisms of Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) and Delayed Effects of Acute Radiation Exposure (DEARE), as well as, develops possible radioprotectants (Pretreatments), post-irradiation exposure treatments (Therapeutics), and the ability to identify exposure to radiation (Diagnostics). These Basic Research efforts advance promising technology with the potential to rapidly identify, diagnose, prevent, and mitigate ARS and/or DEARE in the event of a radiological incident.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
TR1_0601384BP_1_0400_PB_2011

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Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Physics

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Immunology and Pathology
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.

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