their scientific expertise
in the area of ionizing radiation,
(2) because ERI has no on-going contractual
agreements with the Department
of Energy or any related agencies that might be construedas
~nterest.
and
conflict of
Currently ERI receives no federal support for research activities.
Directly Related Work Experience
The following project was conducted by the Epidemiology
staff when they
were the Epidemiology
Resources,
Inc.
Group at the Health Systems Division
of Equifax, Inc.
Nuclear Regulatory
CLIENT:
Commission
5650 Nicholson Lane
Rockville, MD
PROJECT OFFICER:
,
20850
Dr. Michael Parsont
(301) 443-5860
PROJECTTITLE:
A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY
EPIDEMIOLOGIC
LOW-LEVEL
STUDIES OF THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF
IONIZING RADIATION
This project focused on identifying suitable populations
evaluated
them.
the probability of conducting
Occupationally
OF CONDUCTING
a definitive
exposed groups, medically
for study and
study on any one of
exposed populations
and
groups with special environmental exposure to radiation were evaluated.
.
The project utilized skills in epidemiology, radiation biology, occupational,
medical and environmental
dosimetry, occupational
Dr. Dreyer, as the principal
consultants,
investigator,
health and medicine.
coordinated
the work of staff and
who critically considered the broad spectrum of biological
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