International Biodosimetry Research Symposium
April 18–19, 2011
Basic Science—Validation Studies—Translational Research
on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute
Venue:
The Symposium was held in the conference room of the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, on the grounds of the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
Sponsored by:
AFRRI at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland
This two-day conference with poster sessions and invited oral speakers:
- Brought together disciplines involved in the research and development relevant to radiation biodosimetry;
- Presented and discussed current biodosimetry-related scientific data, results, and issues;
- Encouraged communication among researchers, educators, public health officials, and medical personnel who respond to radiological incidents, and funding agencies.
Biodosimetry topics included:
- Large-animal models for translational radiobiology research studies—bioindicators for acute radiation subsyndromes or sickness (ARS);
- Biological dosimetry including triage, field deployable and reference laboratory assays;
- Cytogenetic biodosimetry for radiation dose assessement.
To learn more about the events, please contact symposium Chairman, Dr. William F. Blakely (william.blakely@usuhs.edu).
Questions may also be directed to BDSymposium@afrri.usuhs.mil.