"In radiation protection, a gram of brain weighs more than a tonne of lead"

(Felix Wachsmann, radiologist, 1904-1995)

Welcome to the website of the Radiation Protection Department of School V - School of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Oldenburg. Our task is to organise and guarantee personal radiation protection for all employees.

In addition to providing advice and information on the possible dangers of ionising radiation during studies or academic appointments in partner clinics, teaching hospitals, medical practices and other external facilities, our tasks also include the practical organisation of personal dosimetry.

Ionising radiation, which is often used in medicine for imaging or therapy, can lead to changes in the genetic material (stochastic damage) in addition to deterministic damage and thus contribute to the development of cancer. For this reason, the legislator has enacted a series of laws and regulations in the Radiation Protection Act and the Radiation Protection Ordinance to prevent or minimise the dangerous effects of ionising radiation.

Our aim is to integrate the legal requirements of radiation protection into the curriculum or professional activities in such a way that occupational health protection does not conflict with academic appointments. Radiation protection is health protection.

• Please contact us in good time (at least 4 weeks in advance) if you will be exposed to ionising radiation as part of planned internships or activities.
• For information on the necessity of personal dosimetric monitoring in the partner clinics and teaching hospitals as well as medical practices, please contact us at any time.
• We will advise you confidentially!