SRIHER signs MoU with Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University, New York, for collaboration in the field of radiation sciences.

According to a press release, the aim of the collaboration is to understand the effects of ionizing radiation in general and neutron in specific for biodosimetry, and medical radiation risk assessment, particularly in the context of emergency response following a large radiological event.

Columbia University is one of few centres in the world that has a neutron irradiator facility. The collaboration will also focus on translation of biodosimetry research into effective cancer treatment strategies for head and neck cancers, according to K. Satish Srinivas, Head of Department, Radiation Oncology, SRIHER. The collaboration is a part of the Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration-funded project supported by the Government of India.