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From Division Biologyand Medicine, AEC
1 physician - tentative

3. Special macrophotographic studies of the skin lesions are planned for
the second visit. Equipment is not now available to perform these studies,

By use of electronic flash illumination and special hyperclose photography,
it is believed that the earliest of vascular and textural changes of the
skin can be attained that will guide in selection of biopsy sites for the

future,
4,

Budget for equipment, travel, per diem and miscellaneous expenses is

5.

If the sbove proposal and budget is satisfactory, it is requested that

listed in enclosure (1).

® prompt transfer of funds be made to the Bureau of Ships for further transfer

to USNRDL and NMRI so that equipment can be purchased and other arrangenents

made in @ routine fashion and thus avoid the hectic experiences of initiating
the first follow-up trip.

6.

It is requested that the Division of Biology and Medicine, AEC, inform

the interested agencies and integrate plens for the second trip with the

Chief of Naval Operations, Department of Interior, Department of State, and
the Marshallese as appears indicated and keep the Director, USNRDL and the

Commanding Officer, NMRI informed of progress.

E, P. CRONKITE
Copy to:

Director, USNRDL

SAN BRUNO FRC

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