“Health Effects of Chernobyl: Prediction and Actual Data 30 Years after the Accident”

The conference is organized by:

• Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.
• A.Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Center – branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Center. 
• WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training on Radiation Epidemiology.

The Organizing Committee has decided to prolong submission of abstracts for the Conference "Health Effects of Chernobyl: Prediction and Actual Data 30 Years after the Accident". The new deadline is March 20, 2016

Important  dates:

March 20, 2016	Deadline for submission of abstracts
April 5, 2016	Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance of  abstracts for publication in e-Book of Abstracts
April 30, 2016	Registration closes
May 17-19, 2016	Health Effects of Chernobyl: Prediction and Actual Data 30 Years after the Accident

Dear Colleagues!

We are pleased to announce the International Conference “Health Effects of Chernobyl: Prediction and Actual Data 30 Years after the Accident”, to be held in Obninsk, Russia on 17-19 May, 2016.

The Conference will bring together leading scientists and technical experts, health care professionals and practitioners, as well as social workers  from many countries of the world.

The scope will cover a broad range of radiological sciences: radiation biology and ecology, radiation epidemiology and dosimetry, radiation protection and safety, as well as matters pertaining to radiation emergency medicine and public health.   

This Conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl accident  is intended to provide a platform for sharing current knowledge and discussing the following areas:

• Coordination of  international efforts to strengthen global radiation safety.
• Ecological effects of the Chernobyl accident and impact on the environment. 
• Dosimetry methods used for assessing population and individual exposures.
• Biodosimetry methods for individual dose assessment (cytogenetic, molecular assays, EPR, OSL/TL, retrospective dosimetry, internal contamination assessment, etc.).
• Radiation associated risks of cancer and non-cancer outcomes among cleanup workers and population. Screening effect.
• Psychological, social, and ethical issues related to the accident and interventions in response and recovery periods.
• Medical preparedness and response to radiation emergencies.
• Risk communication strategy in emergencies and recovery.

The Conference will provide an excellent opportunity for exchange of information and face to face communication with the world’s top experts who will share their knowledge and experience with the audience.

It would be most appreciated, if you forward this information to your relevant networks and contacts.

If you have any questions, please contact the local host committee via  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

We look forward to welcoming you in Obninsk.   

Professor Andrey Kaprin Correspondent member of RAS Director-General National Medical Research Radiological Center

Professor Vsevolod Galkin Director A.Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Center

Professor Viktor Ivanov Correspondent Member of RAS Director WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training on Radiation Epidemiology

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