Biodosimetry
Encyclopedia
Biodosimetry is a measurement of biological response as a surrogate
for radiation dose. The International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements
and International Atomic Energy Agency
have issued guidance on performing biodosimetry and interpreting data.
Surrogate endpoint
In clinical trials, a surrogate endpoint is a measure of effect of a certain treatment that may correlate with a real clinical endpoint but doesn't necessarily have a guaranteed relationship...
for radiation dose. The International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements
International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements
The International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements is a standardization body set up in 1925 by the International Congress of Radiology. Its objective is to develop internationally acceptable recommendations for quantities and units of radiation and radioactivity, as well as...
and International Atomic Energy Agency
International Atomic Energy Agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. The IAEA was established as an autonomous organization on 29 July 1957...
have issued guidance on performing biodosimetry and interpreting data.