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Marous, James R. An Eye Bank Endothelial Cell Counter Abstract Procurement of donor corneal tissue for transplant use is an important social service undertaken by largely underfunded eye banks. Tissue is not only harvested, but must be screened for a myriad of issues that may make the tissue unsuitable for transplant or pose a health risk to the tissue recipient. Donor tissue may be rejected for ...

Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the most rapidly growing waste problems worldwide. Improper handling of e-waste results in vast amounts of toxic waste being sent to landfill and leaching into the water supply. Due to these concerns, e-waste recycling is a rapidly growing industry. Unfortunately, most current e-waste recycling processes rely on either manual hand sorting or differential densit ...

Phase I will identify and demonstrate durable coating candidate(s) for combat vehicles? wheels, side walls, tires and track treads to meet the color and gloss levels of Army Tan 686A. These coating(s) will meet the camouflage requirements of MIL-DTL-53072, will perform with exceptional durability with respect to color; finish; adhesion; ultraviolet (UV), ozone and weather resistance; flexibility; ...

This STTR Phase I proposal proposes to design and develop reactive filter media using nanofiber technology to capture corrosion inducing particulate matter present in coastal region air. The fibrous filter media will be functionalized using ion exchange chemistry which is known to react with salt ions. The media will be characterized for its filtration performance, resistance to airflow, and dus ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): There is no more important target audience for smoking cessation efforts than pregnant women. The goal of this Fast Track project is to establish the scientific and technical feasibility of using an interactive text- and web-based application to support smoking cessation among pregnant women. This project aims to develop the first-ever text message based smokin ...

? DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of this Phase I STTR project is to establish the feasibility of developing a small-molecule therapeutic agent designed to prevent rhabdomyolysis-induced renal failure. Rhabdomyolysis accounts for 7% to 10% of cases of renal failure in the US. Rhabdomyolysis results from muscle injury that leads to the release of myoglobin, which is then deposited ...

Solid oxide fuel cells have long suffered from degradation due to impurities in the fuel and complexities associated with dissimilar materials and high operating temperatures. This degradation lowers the usable cell power output and requires ancillary equipment for fuel sulfur removal and reformation. A unique microstructure for the tubular anode will be produced using a novel freeze-casting tec ...

Project Summary/Abstract Medical students long ago gave up robbing graves for corpses, but students still need access to anatomy resources. While availability of traditional resources (e.g. cadavers, animals, etc.) is dwindling, emerging virtual alternatives are revolutionizing the practice of medicine. Interest in virtual aids derives from decades of success in aviation and the military. These in ...

Examining the effects of Motion and Voice Video Game on Relapse prevention in drug addicted youth. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Hiltonol (poly-ICLC) is a stabilized dsRNA therapeutic viral mimic or 'danger signal' that activates multiple elements of innate and adaptive immunity. It is a standalone immunomodulator, but when properly combined with antigen it generates a comprehensive Th-1 weighted immune response best suited for antiviral and antitumor action. This project will ...