MEDICAL RADIOLOGICAL DEFENSE (APPLIED RESEARCH)

Abstract

This project (TR2) funds applied research to develop medical countermeasures to protect the Warfighter against radiological exposure. Specifically, innovative technical approaches will be used to develop products to mitigate health consequences resulting from Acute Radiation Exposure (ARS) and Delayed Effects of Acute Radiation Exposure (DEARE). The research and development of medical countermeasures for radiation exposure will ultimately enhance the survivability of Warfighters and will serve to significantly minimize the development of acute radiation syndromes and subsequent health problems. Results of efforts funded under this project are collaboratively shared with other government agencies, while the Department of Defense maintains an emphasis on the development of pretreatments to protect military personnel who could be involved in responding to a radiological incident.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
TR2_0602384BP_2_0400_PB_2011

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Gulf War Illness and Chronic Multisymptom Illness in Veterans.

Related Documents