Summer school in radiation biology
Meeting room GKD - BIO
Boeretang 200
Mol
Général
Multidisciplinary radiobiological research forms the scientific basis of various disciplines such as radiation protection, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine. Consequently, radiobiology contributes to human health. The goal of radiobiological research in radiation protection is to better understand the effects of the radiation exposure at the cellular and molecular levels in order to determine the effects on health. The purpose of the research carried out in the unit of radiobiology is, for both national and international projects, to provide scientific knowledge to the authorities and to inform the population appropriately about the effects of ionizing radiation under normal or accidental circumstances.
The main research lines that are currently studied in radiobiology at SCK•CEN are:
- The individual susceptibility to ionizing radiation and the related cancer risks.
- The impact of ionizing radiation on female gametes, on the development of the embryo and the brain.
- The impact of space conditions (in particular of cosmic radiation and weightlessness) on health.
- The biological effects of the medical use of ionizing radiation and radioactive substances in radiotherapy and medical imaging.
Sujets
The main research lines that are currently studied in radiobiology at SCK-CEN are:
- The individual susceptibility to ionizing radiation and the related cancer risks.
- The impact of ionizing radiation on female gametes, on the development of the embryo and the brain.
- The impact of space conditions (in particular of cosmic radiation and weightlessness) on health.
- The biological effects of the medical use of ionizing radiation and radioactive substances in radiotherapy and medical imaging.
Groupe cible
The summer school in radiobiology is intended to train those who wish to enter active research in radiobiology or who wish to acquire detailed knowledge of the effects of ionizing radiations on living matter.
Connaissances nécessaires
No specific knowledge is requested.
Préparation
No specific preparation is needed.
Résultats de l'apprentissage
The summer school in radiobiology is intended to train those who wish to enter active research in radiobiology or who wish to acquire detailed knowledge of the effects of ionizing radiations on living matter. It will also deal with the clinical aspects of radiotherapy or radiodiagnostics and with the application of radioisotopes to biological and medical problems.
Prix
Participation for students to the summer school is free of charge.
Informations sur l'inscription
People wishing to apply should:
- Register via the SCK•CEN Academy website;
- Send by e-mail the following documents to Sarah Baatout at sarah [dot] baatout [at] sckcen [dot] be with a copy to els [dot] van [dot] musscher [at] sckcen [dot] be:
- A letter of application
- A CV with a description of the scientific career
The deadline for applications is May 16, 2016. Information confirming the acceptance will be sent by June 1, 2016. Due to the high number of requests, a selection of the most highly motivated 20 students will be performed on the basis of their curriculum vitae and their letter of motivation.