Research services
Biomedical Physics
Advancing the safe and effective use of radiation in healthcare.
Overview
Biomedical Physics stands as a cornerstone of excellence and innovation in the clinical application of radiation. Dedicated to advancing the highest standards of patient safety and care, the department integrates advanced clinical service, rigorous quality assurance, and pioneering research.
As an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)-recognized Collaborating Centre, the Biomedical Physics Department delivers expert services dedicated to the medical application of radiation in medicine including modern diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, X-ray, CT, PET, MRI) and therapeutic procedures such as radiotherapy.
The Secondary Standards Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL) at KFSHRC is a national and regional reference center for radiation dosimetry, providing a critical foundation for accurate and safe radiation use in medicine and industry. As a link in the global network established by the IAEA, the SSDL ensures that radiation measurements are traceable to international primary standards.
To ensure that these vital tools are applied safely and effectively, our department specializes in radiation protection, quality assurance, and advanced clinical support. We safeguard patients, healthcare personnel, and the public through rigorous monitoring, precise measurement, and evidence-based advisory services.
We complement our clinical services with innovative research aimed at optimizing treatment outcomes and enhancing patient safety.
Our Core Services
We deliver integrated medical physics and radiation safety services focused on patient and staff safety, clinical quality assurance, education and audits, health physics, calibration, and research. Through precise measurement, compliance support, and continuous innovation, we ensure high standards of care and safety."
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Radiation Protection & Safety
Patient & Staff Safety: Implementation of radiation protection protocols to ensure exposures remain within established safety limits.
Shielding Design & Contamination Monitoring: Planning and assessment of protective barriers and environmental safety.
Biodosimetry & Dose Measurement: Accurate measurement and analysis of patient radiation doses.
Expert Advisory & Compliance: Guidance on regulatory compliance, safety policies, and best practices.
Clinical Support & Quality Assurance
Treatment Planning & Patient-Specific QA: Personalized quality assurance for radiotherapy and advanced treatment techniques.
Equipment Testing & Quality Control: Regular performance evaluation and calibration of imaging and radiotherapy devices.
Calibration Services: Precise calibration of radiation detectors and measurement instruments for low and high energy beams.
Education, Training & Audit
Professional Training: Educational programs for healthcare professionals in radiation safety and medical physics.
External Audits & Assessments: Independent review and accreditation support for clinical radiation services.
Health Physics
Personal dosimetry services (TLD badge reading).
Radiation leakage testing using wipe tests.
Calibration
Calibration provided by the Secondary Standards Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL) include:
Calibration of radiation protection detectors using seven (07) gamma sources.
Calibration of radiation protection detectors using nine (09) X-ray beam energies.
Calibration of neutron detectors using one (01) Am-Be neutron source.
Calibration of contamination monitors using several alpha and beta sources
Calibration of diagnostic radiology detectors using RQR, RQA, RQT, and mammography X-ray beams (25 energies).
Calibration of detectors used in contact therapy using six (06) X-ray energies.
Calibration of ionization chambers used in radiotherapy using a Cobalt-60 (⁶⁰Co) gamma source.
Calibration of well-type ionization chambers used in high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy using an Iridium-192 (¹⁹²Ir) source.
Reference irradiation of dosimeters used for personal monitoring.
Research & Innovation
Our research initiatives aim to:
Identify novel biomarkers and associations in oncology and other diseases.
Develop classifications for treatment efficacy and toxicity to guide clinical decision-making.
Optimize imaging and treatment protocols through continuous innovation.
Contact Us
Abdelmoneim Sulieman
Email: asulieman@kfshrc.edu.sa
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