Research projects

Research projects

2024

Topic 1: Developing a knowledge base for a better understanding of disease pathogenesis of ionising radiation-induced cancer to improve risk assessment

CORNET

deCiphering the rOle of micRoenvironment after low-dose exposure for coloN carcinogenEsis and radiaTion risk

UBT-Rad

Unraveling brain tumor formation after low dose irradiation exposure

MIRAMARE

Mechanisms of the inversed relationship between menarche age and radiation-induced breast and endometrial cancer
Topic 2: Ensure readiness and scientific knowledge to support environmental impact assessment and emergency preparedness and response for novel nuclear technologies

GIROSCOPE

Guidance for Innovative Reactor Off-Site Consequences, Planned and Emergency

CATAPULT

Comprehensive Assessment and Preparedness for Emerging Nuclear Technologies
Topic 4: Implementation of new and optimized radiation therapy approaches for better targeting to protect healthy tissues better against detrimental effects of incising radiation.

KAYAC+

Knowledge on outcome of adolescent and young adults with cancer

DOSELIA

Computing whole-body radiation dose distributions and subsequent cancer risks from modern radiotherapy techniques in paediatric patients

EMPATHY

Evaluation and optimization of proton arc therapy

2023

For Topic 1: Developing a knowledge base for a better understanding of disease pathogenesis of ionising radiation-induced cancer to improve risk assessment.

For Topic 2: Individualised diagnostic as well as therapeutic procedures with regard to optimisation of the benefit/risk ratio.

For Topic 3: Development of risk assessment and risk management approaches and technological capabilities to cope with scenarios arising from threats due to war or armed conflicts situations or natural disasters taking into consideration social, ethical and legal issues.