BIOEFFECTS: In-vitro Safety Studies of Electrostimulation Devices; Temperature Rises in the Eye During Ultrasonic Insonation; Testing of Radiofrequency Cardiac Ablation Devices; Particulates: Mechanism of Cellular Degradation; Particulate Effects on Immunologic Function; Latex-associated Allergies; Effects of Fluoride on Development of Bone; Explant Pathology-Aortic Valve Allografts; Estrogenic Effects of Medical Device Materials; Measurements of Energy Deposition Rates Produced in the Vicinity of Electrodes of RF Cardiac-Ablation Systems and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs); Assessment of Device Effects on Human Vision
BIOEFFECTS - RADIATION: Biological Effects of Exposure to Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF); Noncoherent Optical Radiation Program; Risk Estimate of Squamous Cell Carcinoma from Sunlamp Exposures; Ultraviolet-A1 (UVA1) Phototherapy of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; UVA1 Phototherapy and Skin Diseases: Apoptosis; Evaluation of the safety of UV-emitting medical devices as used in HIV infection; Determination of Susceptibility of Mucosa to UV Exposure; Ultraviolet Laser Tissue Interactions
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE: In-vitro Test Methods to Evaluate Potential Electromagnetic Interference of Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators from Wireless Digital Phones; Clinical Test Methods for Medical Device Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC); Hearing Aids and Wireless Digital Telephone Interference; "Electronic Article Surveillance Electromagnetic Field Mapping and Interaction with Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers, Forensics"; UV-emitting Sunlamp Products - Citizen's Petition
IMAGING: Optical Biosensor for Minimally-Invasive Detection of Silicone Implant Leakage; Tissue Characterization; Assessment of Classical and Neural-Net Classifiers; Optimized Mammography
INFECTION CONTROL: Comparative Testing of Agents Used to Disinfect/Sterilize Medical Devices; Hole Blockage Stops Viral Passage Through Holes in Condoms during Laboratory Testing; Evaluation of Tests for Determining Viral Barrier Qualities of Endoscope Sheaths; Evaluation of QA Tests for Detecting Small Tears in Condoms; Relative Importance of Holes in Medical Gloves Compared to Importance of Breaks During Use; Sterility Assurance Levels (SAL); A Mathematical Model for Simulating Virus Transport through Synthetic Barriers; Environmental Degradation of Latex Gloves: the Effects of Elevated Temperature on Tensile Strength; Screening Medications for Their Ability to Inhibit PCR Detection of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (Mtb)
LASERS: Therapeutic Laser Delivery Devices; Infrared Fibers for Laser Delivery
MATERIAL DEGRADATION: Pyrolytic-Carbon: Material Formulations and Cell Activation Leading to Degradation and/or Clot Formation; Polymer Profiles for Chemically Based Toxicological Assessments; PBPK Modeling of the Fate of TDA; Integrity of Package Seals; Characterization of the Static Mechanical and Fatigue Properties of Implant Metal; Cleaning of Devices for Re-Use; Abrasion Resistance of Coatings; Accelerated Aging of Suture Packaging and Adhesives; Cellulose Acetate Dialyzers
OPTICS: Ophthalmic Instrument Evaluation; Intraocular Lenses
RISK ASSESSMENT: Route-to-Route, Duration of Exposure and Interspecies Extrapolation Procedures; Sensitive Subpopulations; Risk Assessment Approach for Local Effects; Microbial Risk Assessment; Mixtures Risk Assessment
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT: Tissue Engineering; Development of a Standard Guideline for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); GMP - Design Controls; Apnea Monitor Physiologic Wave form Test Method Development; Optical Radiation Standards; Ionizing Radiation Standards; Developing Standard Methods for Evaluating the Blood Damage Potential of Medical Devices; Analytical Method Developed to Quantify Leachable Latex Accelerators; Latex Chemical Sensitivity Standards Methods Development; Acoustic Technique to Detect Cavitation Near Prosthetic Heart Valves
TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Biomaterials Compendium Database; OST Activity Related to Recall of Exploding Infusion Pumps; Pressure and Flow Measurements in Vaginal Douches; X-ray Calibration Laboratory Computer System; Vacuum Loss in Electronic Resonating Components; Phacoemulsification; Spontaneous Combustion of Latex Gloves; Radiation Detection and Dosemetry; Calibration Support of Inspection Programs; Microwave Ovens Survey Instrumentation Calibration; Laser Compliance Program
IMMUNOTOXICOLOGY/TOXICOLOGY: Complement Activation; Target Tissue Molecular Bio-markers/Mercury Vapor Inhalation Exposure; Review Of Dental Amalgam Mercury Scientific Literature; Immunotoxicity Testing Guidance; Immunotoxicology Electronic Network; Immunological Effects of Silicone; Chemical Characterization/Risk Assessment Approach For Systemic Toxicity Assessment
ULTRASOUND: Visualizing Flow Patterns Around Cardiovascular Devices; Accuracy of Doppler Ultrasound

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Appendices: Appendix A - OST Publications; Appendix B - OST Presentations; Appendix C - Academic Affiliations; Appendix D - OST Patents; Appendix E - Research Seminars; Appendix F - Research Contracts and Interagency Agreements; Appendix G - Standards Organizations; Appendix H - Abbreviations and Acronyms
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