New Radiation Data Available in ImmPort! - SDY2533: The TLR2/TLR6 Ligand FSL-1 Mitigates Radiation-Induced Hematopoietic Injury in Mice and Nonhuman Primates. Brickey WJ, Caudell DL, Macintyre AN, Olson JD, Dai Y, Li S, Dugan GO, Bourland JD, O'Donnell LM, Tooze JA, Huang G, Yang S, Guo H, French MN, Schorzman AN, Zamboni WC, Sempowski GD, Li Z, Owzar K, Chao NJ, Cline JM, Ting JPY
Updated NIAID Funding Information
Effective for application due dates on or after June 12, 2024, NIAID will raise the maximum salary and research support provided on NIAID K99 awards through the Parent and MOSAICnotices of funding opportunities (NOFOs) or any reissues of these NOFOs, on NIAID K25 awards through the Parent NOFO or any reissue, and on NIAID K01 awards through the Parent NOFO or any reissue.
Upcoming Webinar - 44th Meeting of the Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board (NRSB). June 6, 2024; 1:00 - 5:00 pm EST. The NRSB welcomes members of the public to join them as they explore topics of (1) the Department of Energy’s plans for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste, (2) the National Nuclear Security Administration’s support for and updates on medical isotope production without the use of highly enriched uranium, (3) latest scientific advancements on FLASH technology and high-dose rate cancer treatment, and (4) Los Alamos National Laboratory’s nuclear programs relevant for NRSB, including nuclear security, neutron science, radioactive waste management, and securing disused radioactive sources. This hybrid meeting will take place both online and in-person, at the Keck Center in Washington, DC. Registration is required to attend.
Cool Resources - Radiological Consequences of Fallout from Nuclear Explosions (pdf). Axelsson et al. Report number 2023:05e. In this report, Strålsäkerhetsmyndigheten, the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM), presents an analysis of the potential radiological consequences of fallout from the nuclear explosions at distances between about 10 kilometers and about 300 kilometers from the explosion, and the effect of various protective actions. The contents of the report constitute a knowledge base and not a ready-made planning basis. However, certain conclusions can be drawn and already taken into account in emergency preparedness planning.
RRS 2024 
Welcome to the 70th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society in Tucson, Arizona, September 15 – 18, 2024! Experience this unique gathering at the Westin La Paloma, nestled by the Catalina Mountains. Under the warm Sonoran Desert sun, the Westin La Paloma transforms into a haven for exchanging cutting-edge ideas, celebrating advancements, and fostering connections among radiation science professionals. On September 14th, pre-day workshops await RRS Scholars-in-Training and Early Career Investigators, offering a day of learning and networking. Registration and more information: https://web.cvent.com/event/f628c567-73e4-4fee-a58b-1e9b6b0c1981/summary EPRBioDose2024 Dosimetry Harmony: Orchestrating Unity in Techniques September 25-28, 2024 EPR Biodose 2024 Meeting. September 25-28, 2024 at Hirosaki University in Hirosaki, Japan. This in-person meeting is sponsored by Hirosaki University and the International Association of Biological and EPR Radiation Dosimetry (IABERD). The theme of the scientific program is “Dosimetry Harmony: Orchestrating Unity in Techniques” and will include invited speakers and round table discussions covering advanced uses of physical dosimeters in medicine, dosimetry in radiobiology, emergency medical response in the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, and how we should use biodosimetry for an unplanned radiation exposure in the short and long term, in addition to cutting edge advances in biodosimetry and retrospective dosimetry submitted from the abstracts that are received. There will be separate one-day, pre-meeting workshops offered for cytogenetic and EPR dosimetry. More information on the meeting including abstract submission, registration and deadlines are available on the meeting website at https://eprbiodose2024.org  
NIH Funding Opportunities - Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-24-144). The SuRE program supports research capacity building at eligible higher education institutions by funding investigator-initiated biomedical research in basic, social, clinical, behavioral, or translational science that falls in the mission areas of the NIH. The purpose of SuRE awards is to provide research grant support for faculty investigators at resource-limited institutions who are not currently funded by any NIH Research Project Grants (RPGs) with the exception of SuRE or SuRE-First awards, to furnish students with high-quality undergraduate and/or graduate research experiences and to enhance the institutional scientific research culture.
- Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)(PAR-24-145). The SuRE program supports research capacity building at eligible higher education institutions through funding investigator-initiated biomedical research in basic, social, clinical, behavioral, or translational science that falls in the mission areas of the NIH. The purpose of SuRE-First awards is to provide research grant support for faculty investigators who have not had prior independent external research grants, to furnish students with high-quality undergraduate and/or graduate research experiences and to enhance the institutional scientific research culture.
- Utilizing Equipment to Study Environmental Extrinsic Factors and Enhance Rigor and Reproducibility of Animal Research (R24, Clinical Trials Not Allowed) (PAR-24-167). The Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP) invites grant applications from core facilities, resource centers, animal vivaria, or individual investigators of other shared resources to systematically study the roles of critical environmental extrinsic factors in biological, behavioral, and treatment studies using animal model species, with the objective of enhancing the rigor and reproducibility of animal research. The research area must be broadly applicable to the scientific interests of two or more NIH Institutes or Centers (ICs) and must evaluate the biological processes that impact multiple organ systems in order to align with the ORIP’s NIH-wide mission and programs. The program supports the acquisition or update of modern equipment for measuring, monitoring, recording, and reporting environmental, biological or biobehavioral variables. The equipment requested must be capable of recording and reporting multiple parameters simultaneously.
Summer Workshops  - RITN Biennial Workshop - July 9-10 at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town (Alexandria VA).Target audience: Physicians and other healthcare providers, support staff, hospital and hospital system administrators, emergency managers, research scientists, and appropriate federal agency staff involved in radiation response and treatment of patients with radiation-induced bone marrow injury. Offering both in-person and virtual options.
- AHLS Radiological Incidents & Terrorism Course. July 8 at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town. This 4-hour course trains healthcare professionals to medically manage patients with acute radiation syndrome (ARS). The course also gives basic radiation information which would be helpful for anyone that may be included in a response to a radiation incident. Fee is $185 (includes manual). Note that this is a separate event from the RITN Workshop. Questions regarding this course should be directed to AHLS.
Upcoming Events |
- 48th Annual European Radiation Research Society Meeting (ERRS). September 10-13, Aveiro, Portugal. A friendly atmosphere fosters collaboration and innovation. Together, at ERRS2024, we will present and discuss the main and most recent findings and scientific research outcomes that account for our overall capability to address both the present and the future global challenges in radiation research on various fields.
International Conference - Third International NATO StTARS Workshop. Rome, Italy. November 26-29, 2024. Here, we will describe the purpose and function of software tools developed by scientific groups within NATO. These tools either allow an integrated estimation of dose (BAT, WinFRAT), or the prediction of ARS severity based on changes in blood cell counts (H-module) in the first days after an exposure to ionizing radiation. Finally, you will practice your diagnostic skills by predicting clinically relevant degrees of the ARS using a database which includes real case histories – such as those arising from the Chernobyl incident and other accidental industrial exposures. The workshop is for civilian or military personnel with a medical background or dealing with medical decision making in the field of radiological or nuclear threats.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS 
Commentary: “Highlighting the NIAID Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Program's Commitment to Training and Diversifying the Radiation Workforce” Dr. Andrea L DiCarlo and colleagues address the importance of radiation workforce development, outline steps that the RNCP is taking to help mitigate the issue, provide awareness of available educational (i.e., development of a radiation biologist eBook), and funding resources. [Radiat Res. 2024 Apr 1;201(4):330-337. doi: 10.1667/RADE-23-00207.1.] Olivia Molinar-Inglis, LeShawndra N Price, Andrea L DiCarlo Read more: Commentary: “Highlighting the NIAID Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Program's Commitment to Training and Diversifying the Radiation Workforce” Career Opportunities 
Post-Doctoral Scholar - University of Chicago, IL. The University of Chicago’s Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research in the Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology is seeking Postdoctoral Scholars to join research teams seeking to better understand and reduce the process of tumor metastasis, to elucidate immune responses to radiation, and to improve the anti-tumor action of cancer therapies. Several key collaborations are driving our lab’s current focus: through our ongoing collaboration with Dr. Yang-Xin Fu we continue to investigate core pathways and mechanisms underlying immune responses in the context of radiotherapy and immunotherapy; Dr. Chuan He has been working with us recently to elucidate the effects of modification of m6A methylation on the anti-tumor action of radiotherapy and immunotherapy; and we are partnering with Dr. Wenbin Lin to develop immuno-nanomedicine approaches that can be employed with radiotherapy.
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