On 5 November 2025, at 4:00 PM, the Association of Young Scientists and Specialists at JINR invites everyone interested to the next seminar that will take place in the Big Hall of the JINR Scientists’ Club (6 Joliot-Curie St, left side).

A LRB researcher Mitu Lal will deliver a presentation titled “Differential response of low and high linear energy transfer radiation in human cancer cells”.

In 2025, cancer remains a global challenge, with millions of new cases and hundreds of thousands of deaths expected. Key factors contributing to this burden include growing and ageing populations, unhealthy lifestyle choices, and disparities in resources for cancer prevention and treatment. So, the number of new cases and deaths is increasing. Low-LET and high-LET radiation can play a significant role due to their distinct mechanisms of eliminating cancer cells. High-LET radiation is typically more effective than low-LET radiation, owing to its greater relative biological effectiveness (RBE) and its capacity to induce more intricate and clustered DNA damage, which poses significant challenges for cellular repair. The objective of the study is to gain insights into mechanistic dimensions of radiation response related to radiation sensitisation.

To join the event on 5 November, please fill in the form via the link.