Summer school in radiation biology
Meeting room GKD - BIO
Boeretang 200
Mol
Overzicht
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.
Onderwerpen
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.
Doelpubliek
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.
Voorkennis
No specific knowledge is requested.
Preparation
No specific preparation is needed.
Leerdoelen
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.