Running the European Network of Biological and retrospective Physical dosimetry
RENEB is a network founded within the 7th EU framework EURATOM Fission Programme. Beginning 2016 a total of 26 organisations from 16 European countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for mutual assistance in individual dose estimation in large scale radiological and nuclear emergencies.
Latest News & Activities
RENEB FIRST PRIZE POSTER WINNER
Congratulations to our RENEB FIRST PRIZE POSTER WINNER winner from the 2022 IABERD meeting/ Japan. Milagrosa Lopez Riego et al. from Andrzej Wojciks laboratory/ Stockholm /Sweden did receive this award for her outstanding work on gene expression and chromosomal...
Biodosimetric triage in the case of a radiological emergency
The RENEB network is trained to act in a concerted way to triage radiation victims in the case of a radiological emergency. Presently, the total capacity of the RENEB network to carry out biodosimetric triage is 1000 – 4000 samples for a few weeks depending on the...
International Conference on the Development of Preparedness for National and International Emergency Response
During the International Conference on the Development of Preparedness for National and International Emergency Response (EPR2021) of the IAEA in Vienna from 11th to 15th of October first Results of the RENEB ILC were presented. The presentation aimed to increase the...
The ILC was quite successful with 46 labs and about 100 scientists participating
The ILC was quite successful with 46 labs and about 100 scientists participating. RENEB is grateful for the blood donation of Leonard Kaatsch from the Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology. With a small present of RENEB with some essential nutrients his gift is honored.
Mission Statement
- RENEB ensures high and consistent quality of biodosimetry services for European countries.
- RENEB ensures high capacity of biodosimetry services for European countries.
- RENEB reduces the total overall costs in Europe by sharing of specialized resources and cooperation.
- RENEB can directly or by means of international organisations provide effective assistance outside Europe.
RENEB will ensure availability, quality, and efficiency in assessment of individual radiation doses after an exposure. Through this effective network Europe will be well prepared for the management of affected people in case of a large scale radiological emergency.
Although severe nuclear or radiological accidents or overexposures are rare, they may occur anytime and anywhere. There is also an increasing risk for acts of terrorism with radioactive materials. Such events may affect a large number of people and if not handled correctly will have a severe impact of the society. In order to be able to respond to such events properly, individual dose assessment is necessary. In this regard, biodosimetry is a most suitable method for reliable dose estimation. Therefore, it is important that biodosimetric capabilities and capacities are effectively maintained and offered to European states.
RENEB membership categories:
- Voting members
- Associate members
- Honorary members
- Supporting members
Join RENEB association
If you have interest in becoming a member of the RENEB association
RENEB membership categories:
- Voting members
- Associate members
- Honorary members
- Supporting members
Join RENEB association
If you have interest in becoming a member of the RENEB association
Working Groups
RENEB runs sustainable working groups to ensure the coordinated operating ability of the network in case of major nuclear or radiological emergency in Europe and beyond.
Mission Statement and Strategic Alignment
Keeping the mission statement up to date and ensuring our strategic alignment to it.
Operational Basis
Panel of reliable and approved techniques for individual dose estimation.
Quality Assurance and Management
Exercises and procedures for techniques, partners and candidates.
Infrastructure
Safeguarding of communication and transport of samples within the network and outside in case of an emergency and for exercises and training. Coordinated
Cooperations, Collaboration and Dissemination
Cooperation on national, European and international level is initiated, strengthened and extended.
WG6
WG6 Dissemination
Communicating the knowledge and role of RENEB to governmental organisations and stakeholders on a national, European and global level.