This laboratory is equipped for the work with cell cultures, the detection and monitoring of ionizing alpha, beta and gamma radiation, using alpha detectors, GM counters, scintillation and HPGe detectors.
Ongoing research
(in cooperation with the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade and Laboratory for Radiation and Environmental Protection, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Serbia)
- Effect of low doses of radiation on living organisms and cells is still unresolved in the field of radiation biology. In that manner, the effect of low doses on central nervous system is the most complex problem due to neuroplasticity. Development of other fields of molecular biology gave a new perspective in approaching the problem. Our goal is investigating the effect of low doses of radiation on astrocytes, microglia and neurons.
- Investigation of the distribution of cosmogenic and anthropogenic radionuclei in soil, air, precipitation and agricultural crops, with the aim to develop a model for the prediction of their distribution in the environment.
- Continuous monitoring of 7Be (t1/2=53.3d), and its activity model development based on neuronal networks.
- Continuous monitoring of 90Sr (t1/2=28.8y) distribution in soil, as this radionuclide can exchange with Ca in bones.
For more information regarding these topics and collaboration, please contact:
Prof. Marko Daković, PhD: marko@ffh.bg.ac.rs
Stefana Dejković, MSc: stefana@ffh.bg.ac.rs