Biological UV-Dosimetry
Conference Report
Conference Report
International Workshop on Biological UV-Dosimetry -
Budapest (Hungary), November 29-Dezember 3, 1994
The International workshop organized by the Institute of Biophysics of the Semmelweis Medical University/Laboratory for Biophysics of the Research Laboratories for Natural Sciences of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences was primarily sponsored by the European Commission Directorate General XII-D-I: Science, Research and Development - Joint Research Centre. The workshop would not have been possible without the financial support from international sponsors: International Union of Pure and Applied Biophysics, National Science Foundation of the USA, Japanese Association for Sunlight Protection, and from national sponsors: National Committee for Development and Technology, Semmelweis Universityof Medicine, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Ministry of Environment and Regional Policy, Hungary. Co-Presidents of the workshop: Prof. Dr. Gyorgyi RONTO, Director of the Laboratory for Biophysics/Head of the Institute of Biophysics and Dr.Canice NOLAN, from the European Commission. Operative organizer: Dr. Andrea FEKETE,Assoc. Prof. of Semmelweis University of Medicine, Department of Biophysics. Site of the workshop: Budapest, Institute of Biophysics, Semmelweis University of Medicine and Hotel Delibab of the Semmelweis University of Medicine. The stratospheric ozone layer is primarily being depleted due to environmental pollution. The inevitable result of ozone depletion are global problems that do not recognize national boundaries. This is the reason why this research subject is one of the most current topics of environmental research requiring international collaboration and interdisciplinarycooperation. Therefore, outstanding scientists of biological UV dosimetry, both theoreticians and experimental experts have been invited to hold invited lectures, among them persons from the following countries: Austria (8), Australia (1), Belgium (2), Greece (1), Netherlands (1), Ireland (1), Israel (1), Japan (1), Germany (S), Rumania (1), Switzerland (1), UK (2), USA (3). About 10 participants from Hungary attended as wall. Various aspects of biological UV dosimetry were discussed in the lectures. The following papers were presented: "EC Research Policy on Environmental UV-B Radiation: Measurements and Testing" by Canice NOLAN (EU), "Is Your Dosimeter a Chameleon?" by Ann WEBB (UK), "The Recent UV-B Variability over Southeastern Europe" by Christos ZEP.EFOS(Greece), "The Australian Solar Ultraviolet Radiation Environment" by Colin RoY (Australia), "Action Spectroscopy for UV Impact on Ecosystems and Humans" by Betsy M. SUTHERLAND(USA), "Biological Dosimetry and Action Spectra" by Rex M. TYRREL (Switzerland), "Action Spectrum of UV Carcinogenesis" by Jan van der LEUN (Netherlands), "Quantification of Biological Effectiveness of UV-Radiation" by Gerda HORNECK(Germany), "Binlogical UV-Dosimetry - a Comprehensive Problem" by Gyorgyi RONTO (Hungary), "DNA UV-B Dosimeters" by James D. REGAN (USA), "Asking Spores about the Sun: Estimation of Biologically El-
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fective Dose of Solar UV Radiation by Spore Dosimetry" by Nubuo MUNAKATA(Japan) and "UVR Ocular Exposure Dosimetry" by David H. SUNEY (USA). A side from the presentations by invited lecturers, a poster session was organized with 18 contributors and numerous co-authors as well providing an opportunity for vivid and fruitful scientific exchange. Presentation of the lectures and the posters promoted enthusiastic discussions of the results trying to monitor the biological damages due to UV radiation in the living systems on Earth. The lectures will be published in special issue of the J. Photochem. Photobiol. B. Biol., the journal of the European Photobiological Society. The editorial work of the special issue is performed by Dr. Andrea FEKETEfrom the Institute of Biophysics, Semmelweis University of Medicine. One of the main goals of the workshop was an intercalibration measurement of different sensors used in different laboratories worldwide. A solar simulator, mimicking different solar zenith angles and ozone concentrations and a TL01 lamp system (frequently used in dermatologic therapy) were used. Because of the nice weather during the workshop, measurement of UV radiation of the Sun was also possible. Every participant used his/her own measuring method, biological sensor/dosimeter for the two different artifical radiation sources and for the sun. One part of the measurements could be evaluated immediately, a second part will be evaluated in the home laboratories of the participants. Results and conclusions derived from this intercalibration will be published in a paper under the co-authorship of all of participants. In summary, this workshop offered a very exciting and well-balanced programme covering very many aspects of biological dosimetry of UV radiation. The very pleasant ambiance and surroundings provided excellent opportunities for personal contacts with colleagues from all over the world.
Dr. Andrea Fekete Associate Professor Institute of Biophysics Semmelweis University of Medicine H-1444, POB 263, Budapest, Hungary
ESPR- Environ. Sci. & Pollut. Res. 2 (1) 62 (1995) 9 ecomed publishers, D-86899 Landsberg, Germany
Conference Report
Conference Report
International Workshop on Biological UV-Dosimetry -
Budapest (Hungary), November 29-Dezember 3, 1994
The International workshop organized by the Institute of Biophysics of the Semmelweis Medical University/Laboratory for Biophysics of the Research Laboratories for Natural Sciences of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences was primarily sponsored by the European Commission Directorate General XII-D-I: Science, Research and Development - Joint Research Centre. The workshop would not have been possible without the financial support from international sponsors: International Union of Pure and Applied Biophysics, National Science Foundation of the USA, Japanese Association for Sunlight Protection, and from national sponsors: National Committee for Development and Technology, Semmelweis Universityof Medicine, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Ministry of Environment and Regional Policy, Hungary. Co-Presidents of the workshop: Prof. Dr. Gyorgyi RONTO, Director of the Laboratory for Biophysics/Head of the Institute of Biophysics and Dr.Canice NOLAN, from the European Commission. Operative organizer: Dr. Andrea FEKETE,Assoc. Prof. of Semmelweis University of Medicine, Department of Biophysics. Site of the workshop: Budapest, Institute of Biophysics, Semmelweis University of Medicine and Hotel Delibab of the Semmelweis University of Medicine. The stratospheric ozone layer is primarily being depleted due to environmental pollution. The inevitable result of ozone depletion are global problems that do not recognize national boundaries. This is the reason why this research subject is one of the most current topics of environmental research requiring international collaboration and interdisciplinarycooperation. Therefore, outstanding scientists of biological UV dosimetry, both theoreticians and experimental experts have been invited to hold invited lectures, among them persons from the following countries: Austria (8), Australia (1), Belgium (2), Greece (1), Netherlands (1), Ireland (1), Israel (1), Japan (1), Germany (S), Rumania (1), Switzerland (1), UK (2), USA (3). About 10 participants from Hungary attended as wall. Various aspects of biological UV dosimetry were discussed in the lectures. The following papers were presented: "EC Research Policy on Environmental UV-B Radiation: Measurements and Testing" by Canice NOLAN (EU), "Is Your Dosimeter a Chameleon?" by Ann WEBB (UK), "The Recent UV-B Variability over Southeastern Europe" by Christos ZEP.EFOS(Greece), "The Australian Solar Ultraviolet Radiation Environment" by Colin RoY (Australia), "Action Spectroscopy for UV Impact on Ecosystems and Humans" by Betsy M. SUTHERLAND(USA), "Biological Dosimetry and Action Spectra" by Rex M. TYRREL (Switzerland), "Action Spectrum of UV Carcinogenesis" by Jan van der LEUN (Netherlands), "Quantification of Biological Effectiveness of UV-Radiation" by Gerda HORNECK(Germany), "Binlogical UV-Dosimetry - a Comprehensive Problem" by Gyorgyi RONTO (Hungary), "DNA UV-B Dosimeters" by James D. REGAN (USA), "Asking Spores about the Sun: Estimation of Biologically El-
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fective Dose of Solar UV Radiation by Spore Dosimetry" by Nubuo MUNAKATA(Japan) and "UVR Ocular Exposure Dosimetry" by David H. SUNEY (USA). A side from the presentations by invited lecturers, a poster session was organized with 18 contributors and numerous co-authors as well providing an opportunity for vivid and fruitful scientific exchange. Presentation of the lectures and the posters promoted enthusiastic discussions of the results trying to monitor the biological damages due to UV radiation in the living systems on Earth. The lectures will be published in special issue of the J. Photochem. Photobiol. B. Biol., the journal of the European Photobiological Society. The editorial work of the special issue is performed by Dr. Andrea FEKETEfrom the Institute of Biophysics, Semmelweis University of Medicine. One of the main goals of the workshop was an intercalibration measurement of different sensors used in different laboratories worldwide. A solar simulator, mimicking different solar zenith angles and ozone concentrations and a TL01 lamp system (frequently used in dermatologic therapy) were used. Because of the nice weather during the workshop, measurement of UV radiation of the Sun was also possible. Every participant used his/her own measuring method, biological sensor/dosimeter for the two different artifical radiation sources and for the sun. One part of the measurements could be evaluated immediately, a second part will be evaluated in the home laboratories of the participants. Results and conclusions derived from this intercalibration will be published in a paper under the co-authorship of all of participants. In summary, this workshop offered a very exciting and well-balanced programme covering very many aspects of biological dosimetry of UV radiation. The very pleasant ambiance and surroundings provided excellent opportunities for personal contacts with colleagues from all over the world.
Dr. Andrea Fekete Associate Professor Institute of Biophysics Semmelweis University of Medicine H-1444, POB 263, Budapest, Hungary
ESPR- Environ. Sci. & Pollut. Res. 2 (1) 62 (1995) 9 ecomed publishers, D-86899 Landsberg, Germany
