WHO 1st Consultation on the Development of a Global Biodosimetry Laboratories Network for Radiation Emergencies (BioDoseNet). Meeting Report

Abstract

The World Health Organization (WHO) held a consultation meeting at WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland, December 17-18, 2007, to develop the framework for a global biodosimetry network. The WHO network is envisioned to enable dose assessment using multiple methods [cytogenetics, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), radionuclide bioassays, etc.]; however, the initial discussion focused on the cytogenetic bioassay (i.e., metaphase-spread dicentric assay). Few regional cytogenetic biodosimetry networks have been established so far. The roles and resources available from United Nations (UN) agencies that provide international cooperation in biological dosimetry after radiological emergencies were reviewed. In addition, extensive reliance on the use of the relevant International Standards Organization (ISO) standards was emphasized. The results of a WHO survey of global cytogenetic biological dosimetry capability were reported, and while the survey indicates robust global capability, there was also a clear lack of global leadership and coordination. The expert group, which had a concentrated focus on cytogenetic biodosimetry, formulated the general scope and concept of operations for the development of a WHO global biodosimetry laboratory network for radiation emergencies (BioDoseNet). Follow-on meetings are planned to further develop technical details for this network.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA497978

Entities

People

  • David C. Lloyd
  • Gordon K. Livingston
  • Horst Romm
  • Kenzo Fujimoto
  • Maria Del Rosario Perez
  • May Chin-may
  • Michael Hopmeir
  • Mitsuaki A. Yoshida
  • Natalie Maznyk
  • Patricia Lillis-hearne
  • Phillipe Voisin
  • Renu Dayal-drager
  • Ruth C. Wilkins
  • Ulrike Kulka
  • William F. Blakely
  • Yoshio Takashima
  • Zhanat Carr

Organizations

  • Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Bioassay
  • Blood
  • Education
  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Response
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Information Exchange
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Medical Personnel
  • Paramagnetic Resonance
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Health
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Protection
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Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics