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MCA INTEROFFICE MEMO January 12, 1979 Mr. Robert A. Roland Subject: Continuation of Research Program at the School of Medicine, Universityof Louisville The Technical Panel on Vinyl Chloride Research recommends continuation of the multi-component research program on "Research Techniques and Methods of Detection and Prevention of Carcinogenesis in Industrial Workers" at the School of Medicine, University of Louisville for the third year. The total budget includes $287,784 for research and $20,000 for administration. Sixteen companies (see attached) have committed support for continuation of this research. Objectives of the research are the design of methods for early detection, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of those individuals exposed to potentially toxic chemicals with the aim of preventing any serious injury, precancerous lesions, or the development of cancer either on a short- or long-term basis.. The program is de signed to identify at the earliest possible time, potentially harm- . ful chemicals and to lead to a reduction in their exposure based on objective chemical data. It is the opinion of the Panel members that if this overall program is to yield optimum results it is important that it be continued. The staff concurs with the recommendation subject to funds becoming available. Attachment APPROVED: A.. C. Clark Original to Misa Tabor Copies: Mr. Van Horn t/irtr. 5 aw IX Hr. Clark 002709 CMA  Continuation of Research Program at the School of Medicine, University of Louisville Sixteen Companies Committed for Support Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. CertainTeed Corporation Continental Oil Company Diamond Shamrock Corporation The Dow Chemical Company Ethyl Corporation The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company The General Tire & Rubber Company, Chemicals/Plastics Division The BFGoodrich Company, Chemical Division Great American Chemical Corporation Hooker Chemical Company The Pantasote Company of New York, Inc. PPG Industries, Inc. Shell Oil Company Stauffer Chemical Company Union Carbide Corporation CMA 027i0