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[Re:] Manuscript from Dr. Lars Friberg Regarding Cadmium

Abstract

Regards paper and letter to Holtzman as "essentially a request for a grant" and suggests several cadmium-related topics for funding Friberg "since he is definitely a friend of the industry." Mentions Friberg's book on cadmium has been ordered for the company library. Offers, if approved, to meet with Friberg on next trip to Sweden.

Fields

Type

Memorandum

Author

Osdene, Thomas Stefan, Ph.D. (Director of Science and Technology, Philip Morris [1986])

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Ten years of research when he started with PM in 1965. Worked in Chemical Research Division of PM 1965-66; Chemical and Biological Research Division 1966-69; Director of Research 1969-1984, also assumed independent position as Director of Research and Extramural Studies during these years; became Director of Science and Technology in 1984, reporting directly to Philip Morris USA Executive VP Mark Serrano. Involved with Center for Indoor Air Research (CIAR) 1988. Attended PM's Operation Downunder Conference in June, 1987. Retired 1993.

Recipient

Wakeham, Helmut R. R., Ph.D. (PM R&D VP)

Vice President and Director of Research & Development, Philip Morris

Named Person

Friberg, L. Dr.

Holtzman, Alexander (PM Asst General Counsel. 1975-85.)

Rylander

Region

Sweden

Keyword

Cadmium

The Detoxification of Cadmium in the Human

Zinc

Subject

Additives

Human subjects

industry sponsored research

Toxicology