Mission

The Center for Radiation Research and Education, Nagasaki University was reconstructed in October 2021 as an organization to promote advanced research and education at Nagasaki University. We aim to contribute to the advancement of education and research.
Our missions are as follows;

① The Joint Use of the Center's Facilities and Equipment

Our center is the only facility on campus that has approval for the use of radionuclides for research purposes.
We provide a research environment with appropriate radiation safety management.

② Radiation education support

We provide a wide range of radiation education, including lectures and practical training for students, and outreach lectures.

③ Advice on radiation management and safe handling

We advice on radiation management, measurement, dosimetry, and legal compliance. In nuclear emergency situation, we support dose assessment as members of the Dosimetry Department of the Headquarters for Nuclear Disaster Response and Preparedness in Nagasaki University,.

④ Support for radiation research

We support research using small animal PET/SPECT/CT, HPGe semiconductor　 detectors, gamma ray irradiation device, etc.

History of Center for Radiation Research and Education, Nagasaki University

1978

Radioisotope Center was established in Nagasaki University

1996

Radioisotope Center building was constructed

2003

Radioisotope Center was reorganized in the Life Science Support Center

2012

Bioimaging area (BSL3) was established. PET/SPECT/CT was installed for small animals

2021

Life Science Support Center was reorganized into the 3 organizations. Radioisotope Center was renamed the Center for Radiation Research and Education and has become an independent organization.