MJW Senior Staff Profiles

Name:	Elizabeth M. Brackett, CHP
Title:	Senior Internal Dosimetrist

Ms. Brackett is MJW’s internal dosimetry expert who oversees and manages the technical aspects of all internal dosimetry work perform by MJW staff. Her main duties include the evaluation of dose resulting from the intake of radioactive material. Included in these duties are the review of historical documents for relevant information, evaluation of bioassay data, intake assessment, dose assessment, identification of acceptable in vivo and in vitro radiobioassay facilities, and development of appropriate bioassay programs and program documentation such as Technical Basis Documents. Other duties include providing radiological expertise to a variety of private, industrial and government clients.

Since 2002, Ms. Brackett has served as the Principal Internal Dosimetrist for the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Dose Reconstruction Program. In this capacity she directs the internal dose reconstruction effort of this large-scale program providing support and guidance to personnel performing dose reconstructions for claimants under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. She also evaluates data relevant to Special Exposure Cohort petitions, and performs dose reconstruction research as needed.