Effect modelling in radiation biology

Luogo: Aula A212, Polo Scientifico e Tecnologico Fabio Ferrari

Ore: 16.00

•   Dr. Thomas Friedrich - GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Germany

Abstract:

A quantitative knowledge of the effects of ionising radiation to cells, organs and organisms is fundamental e.g. for radiation therapy as well as for radiation protection. In addition, also biology-inherent questions concerning DNA structure and DNA repair can be studied in radiation biology, again indicating the need for a quantitative understanding of radiation effects. Generally the radiation action is determined by physical aspects such as the radiation quality, but also by biological factors like the repair capability of cells or tissues. Based on these complex dependencies, biophysical modelling of radiation effects has a central role to quantify radiation damage. In the colloquium talk, possible approaches will be discussed. With one approach based on an amorphous track structure description of any radiation type applications will be demonstrated at hand of current research projects.

Responsabili scientifici:

Dott. Francesco Tommasino
Dott.ssa Chiara La Tessa