title: A New Cytogenetic Biodosimetry Image Repository for the Dicentric Assay.
abstract: The BioDoseNet was founded by the World Health Organization as a global network of biodosimetry laboratories for building biodosimetry laboratory capacities in countries. The newly established BioDoseNet image repository is a databank of ~25 000 electronically captured images of metaphases from the dicentric assay, which have been previously analysed by international experts. The detailed scoring results and dose estimations have, in most cases, already been published. The compilation of these images into one image repository provides a valuable tool for training and research purposes in biological dosimetry. No special software is needed to view and score the image galleries. For those new to the dicentric assay, the BioDoseNet Image Repository provides an introduction to and training for the dicentric assay. It is an excellent instrument for intra-laboratory training purposes or inter-comparisons between laboratories, as recommended by the International Organization for Standardisation standards. In the event of a radiation accident, the repository can also increase the surge capacity and reduce the turnaround time for dose estimations. Finally, it provides a mechanism for the discussion of scoring discrepancies in difficult cases.
authors.affiliation: Bundesamt fuer Strahlenschutz, Neuherberg, Salzgitter, Germany hromm@bfs.de.
authors.forename: Horst
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Romm
authors.affiliation: Bundeswehr Institute of Radiobiology, Munich, Germany.
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Beinke
authors.affiliation: Centro de Protección e Higiene de las Radiaciones, Havana, Cuba.
authors.forename: Omar
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Garcia
authors.affiliation: Autoridad Regulatoria Nuclear, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
authors.forename: Marina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Di Giorgio
authors.affiliation: Institut de Radioprotection et de Sureté Nucléaire, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gregoire
authors.affiliation: Oak Ridge Associated Universities, REAC/TS, Oak Ridge, TN, USA.
authors.forename: Gordon
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Livingston
authors.affiliation: Public Health England, Chilton, UK.
authors.forename: David C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Lloyd
authors.affiliation: Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas Clemente Estable, Montevideo, Uruguay.
authors.forename: Wilner
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Martìnez-Lopez
authors.affiliation: Public Health England, Chilton, UK.
authors.forename: Jayne E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Moquet
authors.affiliation: Oak Ridge Associated Universities, REAC/TS, Oak Ridge, TN, USA.
authors.forename: Stephen L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Sugarman
authors.affiliation: Health Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
authors.forename: Ruth C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Wilkins
authors.affiliation: Public Health England, Chilton, UK.
authors.forename: Elizabeth A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Ainsbury
mesh_terms: D001681:Biological Assay / Q000379:methods*; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations / Q000528:radiation effects*; D020732:Cytogenetic Analysis / Q000379:methods*; D003628:Database Management Systems; D016208:Databases, Factual; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008853:Microscopy / Q000379:methods*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011874:Radiometry / Q000379:methods*