AFRRI Director Col. David G. Jarrett, M.D. stated, "This project will allow expansion of our research. We believe that this program will accelerate the development of new ways to address radiation-related terrorism threats, and may provide a safe, cost-effective means of diminishing radiation injury for large numbers of people."
In July 2004, HJF, USU and Humanetics entered into their first CRADA to develop a nutritional supplement that will support immune system function. Under this agreement, AFRRI researchers are working with Humanetics to develop a compound to support immune function and to explore the potential benefits of the compound for military personnel. Military service members are often in situations that could present challenges to their immune systems, including chronic stress from psychological and environmental factors, military training and combat.
Recognizing the potential for nutritional supplements to strengthen immune function, AFRRI and Humanetics expanded their efforts by designing and implementing a unique joint research program within AFRRI to screen, develo
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Contact: Lisa Reilly
lreilly@hjf.org
301-294-1234
Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
26-May-2005