Ronald F. DeMeo, M.D., MBA, president and CEO of Radiation Shield Technologies (RST), invented and manufactures Demron, the world’s first multihazard, impermeable NFPA Certified CBRN Class 2 fabric that attenuates ionizing gamma radiation and significantly reduces heat stress. The Demron material is constructed from nano-polymeric fabric that is stitched into all types of protective apparel and gear, including full-body suits, vests, shields and blankets. RST, with headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Miami, Florida, is the exclusive manufacturer of Demron and a global leader in the research, development and production of advanced personal-protection performance enhancement systems.

Awarded 13 U.S. and international patents, Dr. DeMeo continuously improves the functionality and performance of RST’s product line. Current Demron certifications include: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Class 2 Certification for the 1994-2007 Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN Terrorism Incidents; ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003; National Institute of Justice (NIJ) 0108.01 Certification for the Demron High Energy Nuclear/Ballistic IED RDD Shield; and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) 0101.06 Certified Ballistic Vest.

Dr. DeMeo, the recipient of numerous grants, quoted in several books, scientific journals and news articles in top-tier international media outlets, lectures worldwide and consults the U.S. Congress, national security, police and fire officials and other first responders. He has a bachelor’s degree in physics and biochemistry, a medical degree, an MBA, and was an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine. For more information, visit www.radshield.com.