Objective Work on the Standardisation and Development of Methodology has been carried out by the following committees: - Committee of External Radiation Dosimetry and Techniques - Committee of Internal Radiation Dosimetry and Techniques - Committee on Cell and Molecular Pathology The co-ordination of collaborative research work between the member institutions has been organised by means of a number of problem-orientated task groups and special task group actions, which are devoted to specific problems and which have their own defined goals. Achievements have been made in the establishment of an archive of long-term radiobiological studies, consisting of a comprehensive database and decentralized specimen archive. EULEP is concerned to promote the training of young radiobiologists. High priority continues to be attached to the support of scientific exchange visits between laboratories for the purpose of acquiring technical expertise. The means by which EULEP achieves its stated objectives is reviewed regularly, and it has maintained sufficient flexibility in its organisation to meet changing requirements.The future programme proposed by EULEP is designed to develop new means, and to improve existing ways, to plan, promote, execute and analyze, within the field of science and education, all co-operative research relevant to the understanding of the biological effects of exposure of living organisms to ionizing radiation and other agents, in particular those that may result in late effects. With this remit EULEP has a strong track record of promoting the co-ordination of research by means of problem-orientated task groups, as well as standardisation between laboratories in dosimetry, in pathology and in cell and molecular biology. It now seeks to strengthen this effort by special emphasis on advanced training activities, the EULEP pathology atlas, and the establishment of a EULEP Radiobiology Archive. For research activities a medium-term programme has been developed which recognises on the one hand that problems in radiation protection remain, and new practical problems will arise, which can be addressed with existing methodologies. on the other hand there are more fundamental problems calling for the latest approaches in modern biology, which include vital aspects of the low dose problem and how to identify differences in radiosensitivity between individuals. Useful progress on high dose effects, which are relevant in the context of possible radiation accidents, is envisaged by exploring means of intervening in the course of the development of late effects. EULEP has also shown that it can mount significant inter-laboratory studies comparing effects in different species for extrapolation to man. In all its research activities EULEP will seek to bring about new collaborations and to strengthen ongoing ones not otherwise supported as multinational projects, including links with Central and East European countries. Great importance is attached to advanced training in radiobiology, for which there is now an urgent need. The programme, to be developed in association with the Commission, will include special training courses relevant to the standardisation and co-ordination of the research activities, as well as exchange visits between laboratories, etc. In summary, EULEP is well placed to co-ordinate research and training, to provide scientific input for the radiation protection programme, and to act as a permanent source of reference at national and Community level. Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesdatabasesnatural sciencesphysical sciencesnuclear physicsmedical and health sciencesbasic medicinepathologynatural sciencesbiological sciencesmolecular biology Programme(s) FP3-NFS 1 - Research and education programme (Euratom) in the field of nuclear fission safety, 1990-1994 Topic(s) Data not available Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator EUROPEAN LATE EFFECTS PROJECT GROUP EU contribution No data Address RUE CHARLES LEMAIRE,1 1160 BRUSSELS Belgium See on map Total cost No data
