Realising the European Network of Biodosimetry (RENEB)

TLDR

In Europe, a network for biological dosimetry has been created to strengthen emergency preparedness and response to large‑scale nuclear or radiological incidents. The RENEB project aims to establish a sustainable, rapid, comprehensive, and standardised biodosimetry network across 23 laboratories in 16 European countries to meet urgent emergency needs. The network is built on five pillars: an ad hoc operational basis, a foundation for future development, an effective quality‑management system, arrangements ensuring long‑term sustainability, and awareness of RENEB’s existence. RENEB will provide quick, efficient, reliable support for European radiation emergency management and its scientific foundation will enhance radiation protection safety.

Abstract

In Europe, a network for biological dosimetry has been created to strengthen the emergency preparedness and response capabilities in case of a large-scale nuclear accident or radiological emergency. Through the RENEB (Realising the European Network of Biodosimetry) project, 23 experienced laboratories from 16 European countries will establish a sustainable network for rapid, comprehensive and standardised biodosimetry provision that would be urgently required in an emergency situation on European ground. The foundation of the network is formed by five main pillars: (1) the ad hoc operational basis, (2) a basis of future developments, (3) an effective quality-management system, (4) arrangements to guarantee long-term sustainability and (5) awareness of the existence of RENEB. RENEB will thus provide a mechanism for quick, efficient and reliable support within the European radiation emergency management. The scientific basis of RENEB will concurrently contribute to increased safety in the field of radiation protection.