Research on health effects of low-level ionizing radiation exposure : opportunities for the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute

Research on health effects of low-level ionizing radiation exposure : opportunities for the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute /

"It is probably only a matter of time before we witness the next event in which large numbers of people are exposed to ionizing radiation. In the past, planning a response to such an occurrence would have likely focused on the management of casualties from high-dose exposure. However, more rece...

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Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Research Directions in Human Biological Effects of Low-Level Ionizing Radiation (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2014
Subjects:
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (U.S.)
Low-level radiation > Health aspects.
Ionizing radiation.
Radiation Effects > United States.
Radiation, Ionizing
Biomedical Research
Program Evaluation
Radiation Effects
Biomedical Research > United States.
Program Evaluation > United States.
Radiation, Ionizing > United States.
United States
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Summary
  • Introduction and background
  • Current directions in radiobiological research
  • The radiobiology workforce
  • AFRRI programs, research, and resources
  • Opportunities for AFRRI
  • Appendixes. Public meeting agendas
  • US radiation research programs
  • Biographic sketches of committee members and staff.

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