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ORISE is progressively developing digital dashboards for the individual years of data available in the Beryllium-Associated Worker Registry (BAWR). ORISE collects data from more than 30 active reporting sites for nearly 64,000 workers and assists DOE in the analysis of these data focusing on predictive indicators and risk management.
Susana Najera is an ORISE fellow at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. Her research aims to develop safer and more efficacious therapies for patients.
ORISE Cytogenetic Biodosimetry Laboratory Director Dr. Adayabalam Balajee recently authored a study that examines how AI-based tools can advance the field of radiation biodosimetry by improving the accuracy of absorbed dose estimation and by facilitating the development of predictive modeling for radiation induced short- and long-term health effects in humans.
Matt Comins, Ph.D., turned his aspirations to collaborate with the Actinide Chemistry and Repository Science Program into an achievement by securing an appointment with the Department of Energy in 2021.
ORISE Health Studies published annual reports for NRC and DOE summarizing occupational radiation exposure data maintained in the REMS and REIRS databases.
From assisting students with learning, helping teachers stay organized, and keeping classrooms secure, technology plays a crucial role in classrooms. In this conversation, hosts Michael Holtz and Zachary Minchow-Proffit talk to Charles…
The ORISE Ignite Off! competition showcases the talents of interns from participating federal agencies and offices as they share their research through Ignite Talks. Each competitor has five minutes to present their project, using 20…
ORISE announced the winners of its 2024 Future of Science Awards. These prestigious awards recognize excellence performed by ORISE program participants in the areas of scientific achievement, professional growth, project contributions and leadership in four categories: undergraduate student and post-baccalaureate, graduate student and post-master’s, postdoctoral, and mentor.
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The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is available on several social networks to help you stay connected. Whether you’re interested in STEM education, peer review, health studies, or environmental assessments, you can follow ORISE as we support the U.S. Department of Energy’s objective to create scientific and innovative solutions to meet the nation’s energy and environmental challenges.
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