Tools and Techniques in Radiation Biophysics

Dr. Ashima Pathak has a rich teaching experience of about 20 years and is presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, GGDSD College, Chandigarh. Her area of specialization is Radiation Biophysics, Biophysical Techniques, and Trace Metal Toxicology. Previously she has also served in the Department of Nuclear Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh, where she was involved in handling radioisotopes and various diagnostic machines, like Gamma Camera and radiation dosimeters, that are used in the clinical diagnosis and therapy of various diseases. She did her graduation, post-graduation, and doctorate from the Department of Biophysics Panjab University Chandigarh, where she was awarded a gold medal on graduation. She has guided several postgraduate students in their research work. She has been awarded UGC-funded grants and fellowships.

Ch 1 Historical Perspectives of Radiation.- Ch 2 Atomic and Nuclear Structure.- Ch 3 Radioactivity and its Unita.- Ch 4 Radioactive Decay Laws.- Ch 5 Interaction of Radiation with Matter.- Ch 6 Artificial Radioactive Isotopes.- Ch 7 Measurement of Radiation.- Ch 8  Use of Radiation in Diagnosis.- Ch 9 Use of Radiation in Therapy.- Ch 10 Use of Radiation in Cancer Therapy.- Ch 11 Metabolic and Biological Effects of Deposited Radionuclides.- Ch 12 Use of Radiation in Molecular Biology.- Ch 13 Other Applications of Radiations.- Ch 14 Dosimetry and Safety Issues.