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IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM TO DEVELOP RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING (RACEM): 

IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM TO DEVELOP RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING (RACEM) Syutkin Victor Michailovich Deputy Director for Science Research and Production Center for Environmental Monitoring Ltd. (RACEM) 610000, Russia, Kirov, 79, Engels St. E-mail: racem@racem.org Tel./fax (8332) 35-45-75 September 28, 2004

Objective Program : 

Objective Program To establish an independent commercial analytical and environmental engineering services institution to serve governmental and commercial clients in Kirov and the Central Russia region. To serve as a source of employment for Russian scientists and specialists whose former activity was connected with the development of weapons of mass destruction.

Goal Achievement Through Collaboration with ISTC: 

Goal Achievement Through Collaboration with ISTC Main directions 1. Establish and equipt laboratory 2. Train staff in environmental and analytical chemistry 3. Demonstrate and document capabilities in areas with high commercial potential and market development priority

Initial Technical Activities: 

Initial Technical Activities Monitoring of food raw materials, food products, and water for ecological safety Studies of areas potentially contaminated by pesticides Characterization of bioactive substances derived from natural products Development of a web based data base of information on environmental science and biotechnology

ISTC – RACEM Projects: 

ISTC – RACEM Projects Environmental Monitoring of Food and Water in Kirov Objective is to develop and demonstrate capability of RACEM to conduct complex chemical and microbiological analyses of raw agricultural products, food products, and water. Evaluation of Soil and Water Pollution Level Around Territory of Pesticide Burial and Storage Places Objectives are to develop and demonstrate ability to: (a) design and implement site characterization studies, (b) analyze for pesticide products in soil, (c) identify indigenous strains of micro-organisms that can destroy pesticides and be potential bioremediation agents

ISTC – RACEM Projects: 

ISTC – RACEM Projects Research and Quality Control of Bioactive Substances Objective is to develop and document ability to characterize natural sources of bioactive agents and to determine their purity and composition. Creation of Regional I & R System on Scientific and Industrial Potential of the Kirov Region in the Sphere of Biotechnology and Allied Spheres Objective to establish and maintain a web site data base of information on areas in which RACEM is offering services to help market the organization

Project Implementation: 

Project Implementation For each project RACEM staff will develop: specific questions to be addressed or other appropriate objectives, study data quality objectives, sampling and analysis plan, list of deliverables, project schedule, training needs and training program. After review by Partner, training, and scientific work will be carried out with partner guidance.

Project Implementation: 

Project Implementation Upon completion of each study, journal articles, reports and other appropriate documents will be prepared and presentations given to highlight the results, demonstrate RACEM’s expertise, and gain recognition of RACEM with potential clients. As soon as possible, Russian, ISO 9000, ISO 11000, LAB-17025, and GLP accreditation will be sought.

Training of Staff and Management: 

Training of Staff and Management Training of scientific staff: on-site training, formal coursework, Internships in EPA, Rutgers, Cornell and other laboratories, and learning by conducting scientific studies under the close tutelage of appropriate experts. RACEM management will receive training in laboratory operation and business management.

Demonstrate Capabilities: 

Demonstrate Capabilities Initial set of ISTC-sponsored studies will demonstrate capabilities to perform: Environmental monitoring of food and water Evaluation of soil and water pollution level for pesticides Characterization and quality control of Bioactive Substances Expertise in environmental monitoring and biologically active substances through creation of web based information system.

Partners and Collaborators: 

Partners and Collaborators Jason E. Rao, US Department of State, Bio-Industry Initiative Barry Lesnik, John Lyon, US Environmental Protection Agency James E. Simon, Rutgers University, NJ Alan Zelicoff, Sandia National Laboratories Kevin Blackwell, Lawrence Livermore Laboratories Inga-May Larsson-Kovach, Cornell University

For further Information: 

For further Information Gennadiy N. Lepeshkin General Director Victor M. Syutkin Deputy of general director in science Research-and-Production Center for Environmental Monitoring “RACEM”, Ltd. 610000, Russia, Kirov, Engelsa street, 79 Phone/Fax: (8332) 35-45-75 E-mail: racem@racem.org http://www.racem.org :