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A -- COMBAT CASUALTY CARE RESEARCH PROGRAM POC Point of Contact: K. Kaliveas, (301) 295-2247. The Naval Medical Research and Development Command is augmenting its advanced technology demonstration research program for freeze-dried preservation of human red blood cells and platelets. The objectives of the program are directed at developing and demonstrating, a) lyophilization procedures for red cells and platelets, b) reconstitution of the freeze-dried product, and c) safety and efficacy of the rehydrated product. All proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria: scientific quality, availability of appropriate facilities, demonstrated expertise and realistic costs. Proficiency must be in the areas of red cell and/or platelet preservation, large scale manufacturing capability, or safety and efficacy demonstrations for pre-clinical development of blood products in support of and Investigational New Drug application to the Food and Drug Administration. Proposals describing a period of performance of between one and three years, beginning in fiscal year 1996, will be considered. Proposals must be received by the close of business on December 1, 1995. Detailed format instructions may be received by contacting Ms. Katherine Kaliveas, Combat Casualty Care Research Program, Naval Medical Research and Development Command, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20889-5606 (telephone (301) 295-2247, FAX: (301) 295-4033 or -1022). (0284)

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