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Species | William F BlakelySummaryAffiliation: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Country: USA Publications
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Induction of premature chromosome condensation by a phosphatase inhibitor and a protein kinase in unstimulated human peripheral blood lymphocytes: a simple and rapid technique to study chromosome aberrations using specific whole-chromosome DNA hybridizatiP G Prasanna
Applied Cellular Radiobiology Department, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889 5603, USA
Mutat Res 466:131-41. 2000..966] and a nonlinear power [Y=(5.70+/-0.46)D((0.61+/-0.05)), r(2)=0.9901) model. This technique can be applied to biological dosimetry of radiation exposures involving uniform whole-body low linear energy transfer (LET) exposures...
Real-time quantitative RT-PCR assay of GADD45 gene expression changes as a biomarker for radiation biodosimetryM B Grace
Biological Dosimetry Team, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889 5603, USA
Int J Radiat Biol 78:1011-21. 2002..To assess the efficacy of fluorescent-based quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (QRT-PCR) technology to measure gene expression changes (GEC) for rapid, point-of-care radiation dose assessment...
Radiation exposure assessment using cytological and molecular biomarkersW F Blakely
AFRRI ACR 8901 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20889 5603, USA
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 97:17-23. 2001..The new methodologies that have a number of other applications, together with diagnostic software now in development, could improve the United States military's emergency response capability and medical readiness...
Early-response biological dosimetry--recommended countermeasure enhancements for mass-casualty radiological incidents and terrorismWilliam F Blakely
Biological Dosimetry Team, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889 5603, USA
Health Phys 89:494-504. 2005..These research and applied science efforts should ultimately contribute towards approved, regulated biodosimetry devices or diagnostic tests integrated into a national radioprotection program...
Biodosimetry medical recording-use of the Biodosimetry Assessment ToolWilliam F Blakely
Scientific Research Department, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute AFRRI, Bethesda, MD 20889 5603, USA
Health Phys 99:S184-91. 2010..The BAT report template is compliant with NATO and international guidance for recording ionizing radiation exposures for medical purposes...
Radiation biodosimetry: applications for spaceflightW F Blakely
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute AFRRI, Bethesda, MD 20889 5603, USA
Adv Space Res 31:1487-93. 2003..These radiation assessment diagnostic technologies can have dual-use applications supporting general medical-related care...
Multiple blood-proteins approach for early-response exposure assessment using an in vivo murine radiation modelNatalia I Ossetrova
Uniformed Services University, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Scientific Research Department, Bethesda, Maryland 20889 5603, USA
Int J Radiat Biol 85:837-50. 2009..The aim was to evaluate the utility of multiple blood-protein biomarkers for early-response assessment of radiation exposure using a murine radiation model system...
Multiple parameter radiation injury assessment using a nonhuman primate radiation model-biodosimetry applicationsWilliam F Blakely
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889 5603 USA
Health Phys 98:153-9. 2010..These results demonstrate the practical use of multiple parameter biomarkers to enhance the discrimination of exposed vs. non-exposed individuals and justify a follow-on rhesus macaque dose-response study...
Optimization of calyculin A-induced premature chromosome condensation assay for chromosome aberration studiesTomisato Miura
Scientific Research Department, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute AFRRI, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland 20889, USA
Cytometry A 79:1016-22. 2011..Published 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc...
Combined approach of hematological biomarkers and plasma protein SAA for improvement of radiation dose assessment triage in biodosimetry applicationsNatalia I Ossetrova
AFRRI, SRD, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889 5603, USA
Health Phys 98:204-8. 2010....
Use of a centrifuge-based automated blood cell counter for radiation dose assessmentMarcy B Grace
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Biological Dosimetry Team, Bethesda, MD 20889-5603, USA
Mil Med 171:908-12. 2006..This simple dry procedure provides reliable lymphocyte counts for results that fall within the normal lymphocyte count range (1-4 x 10(9) cells per L) for radiation exposure assessment using lymphocyte-depletion kinetics...
Molecular and cellular biology of moderate-dose (1-10 Gy) radiation and potential mechanisms of radiation protection: report of a workshop at Bethesda, Maryland, December 17-18, 2001C Norman Coleman
Radiation Oncology Sciences Program, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA
Radiat Res 159:812-34. 2003..Communicate knowledge of the effects of radiation exposure to the general public and to investigators, policy makers and agencies involved in response to nuclear accidents/events and protection/treatment of the general public...
Synopsis of partial-body radiation diagnostic biomarkers and medical management of radiation injury workshopPataje G S Prasanna
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland 20889, USA
Radiat Res 173:245-53. 2010..For each area, the status, advantages and limitations of existing approaches and suggestions for new directions are presented...
Nucleic acid molecular biomarkers for diagnostic biodosimetry applications: use of the fluorogenic 5'-nuclease polymerase chain reaction assayWilliam F Blakely
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889-5603, USA
Mil Med 167:16-9. 2002..Our research shows that the analysis of multitarget nucleic acid biomarkers, using the multiplex fluorogenic 5'-nuclease PCR assay, has beneficial applications in radiation epidemiology, radiation therapy, and biodosimetry...
Radiation metabolomics. 5. Identification of urinary biomarkers of ionizing radiation exposure in nonhuman primates by mass spectrometry-based metabolomicsCaroline H Johnson
Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Radiat Res 178:328-40. 2012....
Overview of low-level radiation exposure assessment: biodosimetryWilliam F Blakely
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889-5603, USA
Mil Med 167:20-4. 2002..Alternative real-time biomarkers that can be measured in field laboratories or with handheld detection devices show promise as screening and clinical diagnostic tools, but they require further development and validation studies...
The use of gamma-H2AX as a biodosimeter for total-body radiation exposure in non-human primatesChristophe E Redon
Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
PLoS ONE 5:e15544. 2010..However, knowledge of individual exposures is essential for early triage during radiological incidents to provide optimum possible life-sparing medical procedures to each person...
Biodosimetry Assessment Tool (BAT) software-dose prediction algorithmsDavid J Sandgren
Health Phys 99:S171-83. 2010....
Biodosimety Assessment Tool: a post-exposure software application for management of radiation accidentsR C Sine
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Bethesda, MD 20889 5603, USA
Mil Med 166:85-7. 2001....
Proto-oncogene expression: a predictive assay for radiation biodosimetry applicationsA C Miller
Applied Cellular Radiobiology Department, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889 5603, USA
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 99:295-302. 2002..The use of real-time PCR technologies to quantify gene expression changes will also be discussed...
Biological dosimetry using human interphase peripheral blood lymphocytesPataje G S Prasanna
Applied Cellular Radiobiology Department, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889-5603, USA
Mil Med 167:10-2. 2002....
Premature chromosome condensation in human resting peripheral blood lymphocytes for chromosome aberration analysis using specific whole-chromosome DNA hybridization probesPataje G S Prasanna
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
Methods Mol Biol 291:49-57. 2005..This method may be used in many biological and toxicological fields that require analysis of numerical and structural aberrations involving specific chromosomes...
Development and assessment of a quantitative reverse transcription-PCR assay for simultaneous measurement of four ampliconsMarcy B Grace
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Biological Dosimetry Team, 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20889 5603, USA
Clin Chem 49:1467-75. 2003....
WHO 1st consultation on the development of a global biodosimetry laboratories network for radiation emergencies (BioDoseNet)William F Blakely
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA
Radiat Res 171:127-39. 2009..Follow-on meetings are planned to further develop technical details for this network...
NASA Radiation Biomarker Workshop, September 27-28, 2007Tore Straume
NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California 94035, B Columbia University, New York, New York 10032, USA
Radiat Res 170:393-405. 2008..A summary of conclusions is provided at the end of the report...
Multiple parameter biodosimetry of exposed workers from the JCO criticality accident in Tokai-muraWilliam F Blakely
J Radiol Prot 22:5-6. 2002
Medical management of the acute radiation syndrome: recommendations of the Strategic National Stockpile Radiation Working GroupJamie K Waselenko
Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20307, USA
Ann Intern Med 140:1037-51. 2004..For terrorist or accidental events involving exposure to radioiodines, prophylaxis against malignant disease of the thyroid is also recommended, particularly for children and adolescents...
