ee (8) Brown University - Dr. H, B. Chase - "Radiation and Tracer (9) Northwestern University — Dr, I. MH, Klotz - "Physiochemical (10) Studies in Biology", Study of the Mode of Action of Antibacterial Agents", Haskins Laboratories, Inc. - Dr, S. EH, Eutner - "Toxicity and Antiobiotic Betatron of Compounds Forming Complexes with Metals and Effect of Trace Elements on Bacterial Metabolism! (11) (12) Alabama Polytechnic Institute - Dr, BR. W. Engel - "Nutri- (13) Oberlin College ~ Dr. G. T. Scott - "Binding Properties of Intra-Cellular Constituents". tional Zdema and Anemia as Influenced by Choline”. Support of Basic Research. The broad subject of the appropri- ate scientific fields in which the Atomic Snergy Commission should supvort research projects in biology, medicine and biophysics was thoroughly discussed. Dr, Warren reviewed the program as to the scope of research that had been initinted, wherein attention had been primarily focused on projects denling with the effects of ionizing radiation on provoplasm in its various manifestations, contamination and decontamination problems and selected application of radioactive isotones. Dr, Sowers outlined vhe present procedures in screening projects and means by which information is placed before interested persons to familiarize them withaa the research 4 i ami ie 1 2 fields of interest, -6- Cini? je Support of Basic Research University of Pittsburgh - Dr. P. Grey - "Permeability of Natural liembrane to Gases and Ions".