National Institute

The National Council on Radiation Protection & Measurements (NCRP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting radiation protection through independent scientific analysis, information dissemination, and recommendations from leading scientists in the field. Established under a Congressional Charter, NCRP focuses on a range of issues related to radiation safety, health, and education, thereby promoting informed decision-making in radiation-related matters. NCRP's activities include publishing reports and commentaries, hosting annual meetings, and offering continuing medical education credits for professionals in the field. The organization is committed to addressing contemporary challenges in radiation protection, including operational safety, environmental concerns, and emerging research in radiobiology and risk assessment. Generated from the website

Dr. Richard Edelman, a Forensic Economist based in Bethesda, MD, specializes in expert witness testimony for a variety of cases including personal injury, wrongful death, employment discrimination, and business valuations. With extensive experience across federal and local jurisdictions, he offers comprehensive economic analyses addressing lost income, medical expenses, and investment valuations. Holding a Doctor of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Financial Economics from the University of Maryland, Dr. Edelman is also a Professor Emeritus of Financial Economics at American University. He is recognized for his conservative and supportable economic analyses, having published over sixty articles and presented at numerous professional conferences throughout his career. Generated from the website

Sanaria Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to the production of a vaccine protective against malaria caused by the pathogen Plasmodium falciparum. Plasmodium falciparum malaria is responsible for more childhood mortality than any other single infectious agent. The firm s vaccine development efforts are focused on African children, the population most urgently in need of protection. Based in Rockville, Md., it houses a custom-designed and constructed dedicated clinical manufacturing facility for producing its attenuated malaria parasite vaccine. Sanaria Inc. has two ongoing Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) with U.S. government laboratories, a development contract with a biotechnology company, a funded research agreement with a nonprofit, and a services agreement with a nonprofit research institute and a government laboratory.