Published

Bao, S., P.W. Harwood, B.H. Wood, W.B. Chrisler, K.M. Groch and A.L. Brooks. Comparative Clastogenic Sensitivity of Respiratory Tract Cells to Gamma Rays. Radiat Res. 148: 90-97; 1997. USTUR-0041-95

Bao, S., B.D. Thrall, and D.L. Miller. Transfection of a Reporter Plasmid into Cultured Cells by Sonoporation In-vitro. Ultrasound in Med. and Biol. 23(6): 953-959; 1997. USTUR-0060-96

Bao, S., B.D. Thrall, and D.L. Miller. Transfection of Plasmid DNA into Cultured Cells by Ultrasonic Cavitation In-vitro. J. of Ultrasound in Med. 15(3)(Suppl): S93; 1997. USTUR-0055-96A

Bao, S., B.D. Thrall, and D.L. Miller. Ultrasound Induced Gene Transfection and its Implication in Cancer Gene Therapy. Radiotherapy and Oncology 43(2)(Suppl): S82; 1997. USTUR-0061-96A

Brooks, A.L. , S. Bao, F.T. Cross, and R.F. Jostes. The Relationship Between Dose, Exposure, and “Hit” Number For Alpha-Particle-Induced Micronuclei. Proceedings of the 45^th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society. Providence, Rhode Island P219; May 1997. USTUR-0100-97A

Brooks, A.L., S. Bao, P.W. Harwood, B.H. Wood, W.B., Chrisler, R.A. Gies, and F.T. Cross. Induction of Micronuclei in Respiratory Tract Following Radon Inhalation. Int J Radiat Biol. 72: 485-495; 1997. USTUR-0077-97

Brooks, A.L., S. Bao, L.A. Braby, M.A. Khan, and F.T. Cross. The Use of Induced Micronuclei For Respiratory Tract Biodosimetry. Proceedings of International Workshop on Indoor Radon Exposure and Its Health Consequences. Chiba, Japan. pp. 13-14; October 1997. USTUR-0097-97A

Elliston, J.T., S.E. Glover, and R.H. Filby. Determination of Isotopic Uranium in Human Tissues by Combined Alpha Spectrometry and Neutron Activation Analysis. Trans. American Nucl Society. 77(1): 4-15; 1997. USTUR-0081-97

Filby, R.H., and S.E. Glover. Role of Standard Reference Materials in the United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries. In: proceedings from the 5^th annual meeting of the Council on Ionizing Radiation Measurements and Standards, November 12-14, 1996, Gaithersburg, MD. (Abstract) Radioactivity and Radiochemistry 8(1): 51-52; 1997. USTUR-0074-97A

Glover, S.E., C.A. Grimm, and R.H. Filby. Determination of Thorium and Other Selected Trace Elements in Human Tissues by Neutron Activation Analysis. Trans. American Nucl Society 77: 13-14; 1997. USTUR-0087-97

Gold, B., R.L. Kathren and A. Canfi. Brain Tumors in the United States Uranium and Trans-Uranium (USTUR) Cohort. (Abstract) USTUR-0092-97A

Hedaya, M.A., H.P. Birkenfeld, and R.L. Kathren. A Sensitive Method for the Determination of Uranium in Biological Samples Utilizing Kinetic Phosphorescence Analysis (KPA). J Pharm Biomed Anal. 15(8):1157-1165; 1997. USTUR-0035-95

Kathren, R.L., and S.M. Ehrhart. United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries Annual Report: October 1, 1996 to September 30, 1997. College of Pharmacy, Washington State University, Richland, WA; 1997. USTUR-0094-97

Kathren, R.L., S.M. Ehrhart, and J.F. Young. Publications of the United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries Volume 4: 1993-96 Journal Articles and Conference Proceedings. Washington State University, Richland, WA; 1997. USTUR-0004d-93

Kathren, R.L., S.M. Ehrhart, and J.F. Young. Publications of the United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries Volume 5: 1993-96 Annual Reports and Miscellaneous Publications. Washington State University, Richland, WA; 1997. USTUR-0004e-93

Kathren, R.L. 1997 Founders Award: John P. “Jack” Corley, CHP. Health Phys. 73(6): 865-867; 1997. USTUR-0090-97

Khokhryakov, V.F., K.G. Suslova, E.E. Aladova, I.A. Orlova, V.I. Chernikov, R.E. Filipy, D.B. Stuit, S.E. Glover, R.H. Filby, R.L. Kathren. Progress Report Number 3, Project 2.1: Metabolism and Dosimetry of Plutonium Industrial Compounds. Richland, WA: College of Pharmacy, Washington State University. 1997. USTUR-0089-97

Love, S.F. An Investigation of Specific Problems with the Determination of Plutonium Isotopic Ratios in Environmental and Biological Samples. PhD Thesis. Washington State University, Pullman, WA; 1997. USTUR-0300-10

Park, J.F., R.L. Buschbom, G.E. Dagle, A.C. James, C.R. Watson, and R.E. Weller. Biological Effects of Inhaled ²³⁸PuO₂ in Beagles. Radiat Res. 148(4): 365-381; 1997. USTUR-0054-96

Tiller, B.L., G.E. Dagle, and L.L. Cadwell. Testicular Atrophy in a Mule Deer Population. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 33: 420-429; 1997. USTUR-0099-97

Presented

January 1997

R.L. Kathren presented a seminar “Practical Rules of Thumb for Health Physics” for the Hanford Radiation Protection Forum in Richland, Washington.

February 1997

R.L. Kathren presented a lecture and demonstration “Radioactivity in Everyday Life” for the Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program in Sunnyside, Washington.

March 1997

S. Bao presented “Transfection of Plasmid DNA into Cultured Cells by Ultrasonic Cavitation In-vitro” at the 41^st Annual American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine convention in San Diego, California. This presentation received an outstanding paper citation from the conference. USTUR-0055-96A

April 1997

R.H. Filby presented “Pre-concentration of Actinides Using the Actinide-Cu Resin for Human Tissue Analysis” at the American Nuclear Society International Topical Conference in Kona, Hawaii. USTUR-0065-97A

R.E. Filipy presented “Analysis for Actinides in Tissue Samples from Plutonium Workers of two Countries” at the American Nuclear Society International Topical Conference in Kona, Hawaii. USTUR-0071-97A

S.E. Glover presented “Determination of Isotopic Thorium in Biological and Environmental Samples by Combined Alpha Spectrometry and Neutron Activation Analysis” at the American Nuclear Society International Topical Conference in Kona, Hawaii. USTUR-0073-97A

S.E. Glover presented “Optimization and Characterization of a Sulfate Based Electrodeposition Method for Alpha Spectroscopy of Actinide Elements Using Chemometric Analysis” at the American Nuclear Society International Topical Conference in Kona, Hawaii. USTUR-0066-97A

S.E Glover presented “Determination of ²³²Th in Human Tissues by Radiochemical Neutron Activation Analysis with Yield Determination Using ²²⁷Th” at the American Nuclear Society International Topical Conference in Kona, Hawaii. USTUR-0067-97A

S. Love presented “Use of Combined Alpha Spectrometry and Fission Tract Analysis for the Determination of ²³⁹Pu/²⁴⁰Pu Atom Ratios in Human Tissue” at the American Nuclear Society International Topical Conference in Kona, Hawaii. USTUR-0070-97A

H. Qu presented “Preconcentration of Actinides Using the Actinide-Cu Resin for Human Tissue Analysis” at the American Nuclear Society International Topical Conference in Kona, Hawaii. USTUR-0068-97A

May 1997

Brooks, A.L. , S. Bao, F.T. Cross, and R.F. Jostes. “The Relationship Between Dose, Exposure, and “Hit” Number For Alpha-Particle-Induced Micronuclei.” 45^th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society in Providence, Rhode Island. USTUR-0100-97A

R.L. Kathren presented the invited session keynote address entitled “Historical Aspects of Waste Management at Hanford” at the American Ceramics Society meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio.

June 1997

S. Bao presented “Ultrasound Induced Gene Transfection and its Implication in Cancer Gene Therapy” at the 1997 International Congress of Radiation Oncology meeting in Beijing, China. USTUR-0061-96A

R.L. Kathren presented “Health Effects of Radiation” to kindergarten through eighth grade teachers as part of the Central Washington University training course in Richland, Washington.

July 1997

R.L. Kathren presented the 1997 Founders Award to John P. “Jack” Corley, CHP, at the 1997 Health Physics meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

August 1997

R.L. Kathren served as the Co-Director and instructor for the Third Summer School on Environmental Radiation Monitoring Techniques, held at the Ukrainian Radiation Training Center in Kiev, Ukraine.

D.B. Stuit presented the USTUR Radiochemistry Project intercomparison data at the Joint USTUR-DRMIA Conference in Ozersk, Russia.

September 1997

R.H. Filby presented a seminar on the USTUR Radiochemistry Project at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada.

R.L. Kathren presented a general discussion of the USTUR Program at the 1997 Rocky Flats Advisory Committee Meeting about the USTUR including ways in which the Registries can provide support to and enhancement of long-term worker follow-up studies in Golden, Colorado.

October 1997

Brooks, A.L., S. Bao, L.A. Braby, M.A. Khan, and F.T. Cross. The Use of Induced Micronuclei For Respiratory Tract Biodosimetry. International Workshop on Indoor Radon Exposure and Its Health Consequences in Chiba, Japan. USTUR-0097-97A

November 1997

J.T. Elliston presented “Determination of Isotopic Uranium in Human Tissues by Combined Alpha Spectrometry and Neutron Activation Analysis” at the American Nuclear Society meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. USTUR-0081-97A

S.E. Glover presented “Determination of Thorium and Other Select Trace Elements in Human Tissue by Neutron Activation Analysis” at the American Nuclear Society meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. USTUR-0087-97A

B. Gold presented “Brain Tumors in the USTUR Cohort” at the 2^nd International Mediterranean IRPA Congress in Tel Aviv, Israel. USTUR-0092-97A

R.L. Kathren presented “Human Tissue Analysis:The Ultimate Bioassay” as the Keynote Address at the Bioassay and Environmental Radiochemistry Conference in Charleston, South Carolina. USTUR-0091-97A

Spitz, H., J. Lodwick, J. Neton, M. Soldano, and S.E. Glover. Measurement of the Differential Solubility of Uranium and Thorium in Simulated Lung Fluid and its Application to In Vivo Measurement of Uranium in the Lungs. Brazilian Society of Nuclear Biosciences. USTUR-0117-98A

D.B. Stuit presented “Radiochemical Comparison Between the Dosimetry Registry of the Mayak Industrial Association (DRMIA) and the USTUR” at the Bioassay and Environmental Radiochemistry Conference in Charleston, South Carolina. USTUR-0135-99A

December 1997

G.E. Dagle presented “The use of Animal Studies to Predict the Health Effects of Inhaled Plutonium” at the University of Washington Hanford Projects First Annual Conference oF ‘The Health of Hanford Site: Current Challenges’, December 3-4, 1997 in Richland, Washington. USTUR-0079-97A