[en] The forty one papers presented at this conference covered the areas of radiation induced lesions, apoptosis, genetics and radiobiological consequences of low level radiation exposure, clinical applications of radiation, mammalian cells radiosensitivity and radiation-activated proteins

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[en] The activities are briefly summarized of Czechoslovak radiobiology in the past 25 years of the existence of the Czechoslovak Society for Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Hygiene and its contribution outlined to radiation studies in the country. Its future tasks are indicated, including deeper involvement in tumor radiobiology, improved extrapolation of experimental results to clinical practice of human medicine, the orientation of research to densely ionizing particles, especially neutrons, and increased orientation to practical applications and wider cooperation of radiobiological institutions in the country. (L.O.)

[en] On the basis of fundamental investigations in the field of radiobiology presented are nUmerous ways of ionizing radiation usage in agriculture. Considered is the up-to-date state of the problem dealing with the substantiation of semi-industrial and industrial control of methods suggested. It is concluded that nowadays a new radiation-biological technology advantageous for economy comes into being. For its wide inculcation into agriculture required are the decisions at the state level on special technique production, service staff training and general operational principles under production conditions

[en] A personal account is presented by the author of his role in the development of radiobiology at the Rockefeller Foundation in the 1930's, at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the late 30's and early 40's and at Oak Ridge in the late 40's to the mid 60's. (DT)

[en] The new insights and controversies concerning the radiobiological properties of malignant melanoma and how these relate to new clinical approaches are reviewed. The recent clinical experience with large individual fraction sizes is analyzed. The treatment of malignant melanoma in certain specialized sites is also described. An attempt is made to place in perspective the usefulness of radiation therapy in the treatment of this complex disease. Finally, certain new applications for radiation therapy both alone and in combustion with other treatment modalities are proposed that may ultimately prove appropriate for clinical trials

[en] Research papers authored by Medical Physicists address a large spectrum of oncologic, imaging, or basic research problems; exploit a wide range of physical and engineering methodologies; and often describe the efforts of a multidisciplinary research team. Given the large number (about 100) competing journals accepting medical physics articles, it may not be clear to an individual author which journal is the best venue for disseminating their work to the scientific community. Relevant factors usually include the Journal’s audience and scientific impact, but also such factors as perceived acceptance rate, interest in their topic, and quality of service. The purpose of this symposium is to provide the medical physics community with an overview of scope, review processes, and article guidelines for the following journals: Medical Physics, International Journal of Radiation Biology and Physics, Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, and Practical Radiation Oncology. The senior editors for each journal will provide details as to the journals review process, for example: single blind versus double blind reviews; the hierarchy of the review process in terms of editorial board structure; the reality of acceptance, in terms of acceptance rate; and the types of research the journal prefers to publish. The goal is to provide for authors guidance before they begin to write their papers, not only for proper formatting, but also that the readership is appropriate for the particular paper, hopefully increasing the likelihood of publication. Learning Objectives: To review each Journal’s submission and review process Guidance as to how to increase chances of acceptance To help decipher which journal is appropriate for a given work

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[en] This report was prepared at the request of the International Atomic Energy Agency and presented at a Advisory Group Meeting on 'Applications of Recent Radiobiological Research in Radiotherapy' held in Vienna, Austria, from 24-28 September 1979. Based on the recommendations of the Advisory Group, the I.A.E.A. has decided to initiate a coordinated international research programme entitled 'Exploration of the Possibility of high LET Radiation for Nonconventional Radiotherapy in Cancers'. This programme will explore possible applications of corpuscular radiations (neutrons, protons, accelerated heavy ions, negative pi-mesons, thermal and epithermal neutrons) in cancer therapy. In addition, the programme will include research on in situ radiotherapy with unsealed radionuclides and thermal neutron capture

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