Welcome to UKHSA Radiation Effects
UK Health Security Agency
Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards Directorate (RCE, formally CRCE) is now part of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
UKHSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.
UKHSA Radiation Protection Services
UKHSA delivers radiological assessment consultancy services, training, expert information and advice and products.
Research and Development
A strong focus on research and development, coupled with academic excellence, ensures that CRCE provides the best possible service and underpins all the work carried out by the internationally recognised academic experts that make up its staff.
World-class research and advice on the health effects of ionising and non-ionising radiation
UKHSA's Radiation Effects department has extensive expertise relating to the health effects of ionising and non-ionising radiations. In addition we offer a range of consultancy, research and development, training and software products. All of these are provided to industry, government and academic partners. UKHSA's specialist staff have a wealth of experience and are an authoritative source of advice to regulators, the public and others.
Radiation Effects staff carry out research and provides advice related to the health and biological effects of ionising and non-ionising radiations; we also provide a service for individual radiation exposure assessment, the Chromosome dosimetry service. The Department is headed by Liz Ainsbury and Christophe Badie.
Our research
Our research is carried out by specialist groups, who innovate and are open to collaborate, producing research of an international calibre.
Capability
The facilities and specialist equipment underpinning our research is available to external organisations
Expertise and knowledge
Many of our staff are internationally recognised as leading experts in their fields