L.H. Gray Conference 2008
21st INTERNATIONAL L H GRAY CONFERENCE
The Radiobiology / Radiation Protection Interface
The radiobiology, epidemiology, and validity of
radiation risk estimates in modern radiation practice
4th – 6th June 2008 at the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
There have been significant developments in the field of radiobiology in the last decade. However, those practising in radiation protection and advising others on the hazards are not necessarily aware of the evolution in understanding that is taking place. Should we be reappraising our approach to radiation protection?
The aim of this conference is to bring together scientists undertaking research in radiobiology with physicists practising in radiation protection, present the current understanding of radiation risks, and explore the implications for radiation applications in medicine and in the community.
Leading experts from around the world have been invited to contribute. Sessions on radiobiology and epidemiology, lead into consideration of the accuracy and degree of confidence we can have in the evaluations of radiation risk. The final day of the conference considers effects of the development in knowledge on medical applications of radiation, and the public health threats from use of radioactive materials by terrorist groups. The final lecture is an overview of the place of quantitative risk assessment.
Web page: http://www.srp-uk.org/events/lhgray2008
Registration link: http://www.bir.org.uk/lhgrayregistration
