Hiroshima University and Red Cross conclude agreement to share expertise on radiation medicine
Oct. 28, 2011
by Takashi Takekawa, Staff Writer
On October 26, Hiroshima University and the Japanese Red Cross Society (Tokyo) concluded an agreement to cooperate on training, research, and treatment with the aim of training personnel equipped with a wide range of expertise to administer medical treatment in radiation-related incidents, such as the accident at the Fukushima No. 1 (Daiichi) nuclear power plant.
Hiroshima University, which is experienced in radiation emergency medicine, and the Red Cross, which has achieved much in the area of disaster medicine, will share their expertise. The university is planning exchanges such as deploying students as interns and inviting lecturers and students as part of the “Radiation Damage Restoration Studies” program to be launched next year.
The agreement was signed by Hiroshima University President Toshimasa Asahara and Red Cross President Tadateru Konoe. President Asahara said, "I'm looking forward to working together with the Red Cross to train personnel who can make contributions at an international level.”
(Originally published on October 27, 2011)
On October 26, Hiroshima University and the Japanese Red Cross Society (Tokyo) concluded an agreement to cooperate on training, research, and treatment with the aim of training personnel equipped with a wide range of expertise to administer medical treatment in radiation-related incidents, such as the accident at the Fukushima No. 1 (Daiichi) nuclear power plant.
Hiroshima University, which is experienced in radiation emergency medicine, and the Red Cross, which has achieved much in the area of disaster medicine, will share their expertise. The university is planning exchanges such as deploying students as interns and inviting lecturers and students as part of the “Radiation Damage Restoration Studies” program to be launched next year.
The agreement was signed by Hiroshima University President Toshimasa Asahara and Red Cross President Tadateru Konoe. President Asahara said, "I'm looking forward to working together with the Red Cross to train personnel who can make contributions at an international level.”
(Originally published on October 27, 2011)
