Abstract
Purpose: RENEB, ‘Realising the European Network of Biodosimetry and Physical Retrospective
Dosimetry,’ is a network for research and emergency response mutual assistance in biodosimetry within
the EU. Within this extremely active network, a number of new dosimetry methods have recently been
proposed or developed. There is a requirement to test and/or validate these candidate techniques and
inter-comparison exercises are a well-established method for such validation.
Materials and methods: The authors present details of inter-comparisons of four such new methods:
dicentric chromosome analysis including telomere and centromere staining; the gene expression assay
carried out in whole blood; Raman spectroscopy on blood lymphocytes, and detection of radiationinduced
thermoluminescent signals in glass screens taken from mobile phones.
Results: In general the results show good agreement between the laboratories and methods within the
expected levels of uncertainty, and thus demonstrate that there is a lot of potential for each of the candidate
techniques.
Conclusions: Further work is required before the new methods can be included within the suite of reliable
dosimetry methods for use by RENEB partners and others in routine and emergency response
scenarios.
Details
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 99-109 |
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Number of pages | 12 |
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Journal | International Journal of Radiation Biology |
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Volume | 93 |
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Issue number | 1 |
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DOIs | |
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Publication status | Published - Jan 2017 |
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