Radiation Effects

VISION: TO ENSURE MASS PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AFTER EXPOSURE TO NUCLEAR/RADIOLOGICAL AGENTS.

• Research
• Effect of low level radiation exposure
• Role of anti-inflammatory and free radical scavenger agents in radiation protection
• Healthcare worker safety issues
• Education and Training
• Train healthcare providers in radiation biology and safety (effects of radiation exposure on acute and chronic health) and radiation safety (self-protection and patient decontamination).
• Training focuses on a dirty-bomb scenario and is integrated into health professions curricula.
• Service
• Technical assistance regarding health effects of radiological exposure.
• Provide access to URMC radiation oncology and radiation safety experts
• Address public concerns
• Contains prepared statements for media
• Provides summary of best practices in radiological emergencies based on research and historical experiences
• Provides information regarding environmental ramifications of radiological incidents including effect on agriculture and farming
• Provides access to clinical services in time of nuclear/radiological disaster
• Drug Therapy
• Dosimetry