Synopsis of partial-body radiation diagnostic biomarkers and medical management of radiation injury workshop

  • Pataje G.S. Prasanna
  • , William F. Blakely
  • , Jean Marc Bertho
  • , John P. Chute
  • , Eric P. Cohen
  • , Ronald E. Goans
  • , Marcy B. Grace
  • , Patricia K. Lillis-Hearne
  • , David C. Lloyd
  • , Ludy C.H.W. Lutgens
  • , Viktor Meineke
  • , Natalia I. Ossetrova
  • , Alexander Romanyukha
  • , Julie D. Saba
  • , Daniel J. Weisdorf
  • , Andrzej Wojcik
  • , Eduardo G. Yukihara
  • , Terry C. Pellmar

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    Abstract

    Radiation exposures from accidents, nuclear detonations or terrorist incidents are unlikely to be homogeneous; however, current biodosimetric approaches are developed and validated primarily in whole-body irradiation models. A workshop was held at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute in May 2008 to draw attention to the need for partial-body biodosimetry, to discuss current knowledge, and to identify the gaps to be filled. A panel of international experts and the workshop attendees discussed the requirements and concepts for a path forward. This report addresses eight key areas identified by the Workshop Program Committee for future focus: (1) improved cytogenetics, (2) clinical signs and symptoms, (3) cutaneous bioindicators, (4) organ-specific biomarkers, (5) biophysical markers of dose, (6) integrated diagnostic approaches, (7) confounding factors, and (8) requirements for post-event medical follow-up. For each area, the status, advantages and limitations of existing approaches and suggestions for new directions are presented.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)245-253
    Number of pages9
    JournalRadiation Research
    Volume173
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Feb 2010

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