The research activities focus on the application of molecular genetic, cytogenetic and radioisotope methodologies to study questions of basic and applied research in Radiobiology, Radiation Protection and Radioactive Waste Management. The long term objective is the elucidation of the mechanisms underlying chromosome aberration formation, the development of reliable and sensitive biological dosimeters for the estimation of absorbed doses and cancer risks in cases of radiation accident and in general the development of biological models for radiation action. The Laboratory also provides services on operational Health Physics, Waste Management and survey meters calibration, as well as specialized cytogenetic services to major Greek hospitals related to leukemia and preleukemic diseases. . 6533431 Participates to the European Fusion Program with research and development on diagnostics of boundary plasma layer with electrostatic probes. . The Laboratory operates a 5 MW open pool research nuclear reactor which is used for the production of radioisotopes and radio-pharmaceuticals and for the sterilization of biological specimens and other materials.
Neutron activation is used for bio-medical, geological and environmental applications.
Neutron and gamma-ray irradiations are executed for material science applications. Neutron and photon radiation field simulations are performed for radiation protection and instrument design purposes. The development of a neutron diffraction facility will be completed within 1998 and will be used as a host for research activities of Greek, Balkan and European researchers as well for Industrial applications. . The Laboratory has begun its activities in 1986, towards the target of applied research and technological development in the direction of Reliability and Safety of technological systems. The same applies to anyone who receives financial support by the European Community for the development of large industrial applications.