Rhona Anderson

Professor Rhona Anderson is a leading academic in Radiation Biology at Brunel University London, affiliated with the Department of Life Sciences under the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. As a Professor and Director of the Centre for Health Effects of Radiological and Chemical Agents, she leads research into the genomic and health impacts of ionizing radiation.

• Qualifications: PhD, MSc, and BSc (Hons) in life sciences-related fields, with professional certification as a Clinical Cytogeneticist.

Research Interests focus on radiation cytogenetics, low-dose radiation effects, and genetic biomarkers of radiation exposure. Her work extends to veterans' health, occupational radiation risks, and mechanisms of DNA damage.

Trends in Recent Publications highlight her expertise in chromosome aberration analysis, intergenerational radiation effects, and biomarker development for radiation exposure. Her studies span medical, environmental, and occupational radiation sources, using advanced techniques like M-FISH and germline mutation analysis.

• Scientific Awards:
  • 2023: Elected Vice-President, International Association for Radiation Research
  • 2017: Honorary Membership, Royal College of Radiology, UK

Advising and Grants include leadership of the Centre for Health Effects of Radiological and Chemical Agents and supervision of PhD projects on radiation health risks. While specific grant details are not listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained research funding.

Labs and Teams include the Centre for Health Effects of Radiological and Chemical Agents and collaboration with the IEHS (Institute of Environment, Health and Societies) research group.