Radiation Biology is a branch of science that studies the effects of radiation on cells and tissues in living organisms. Today, society is exposed to artificial radiation sources due to the devices used in modern life as well as natural radiation. The negative effects of ionizing radiations in the matter on living organisms have been demonstrated by radiobiological studies. In Radiation Biology master's and doctoral programs, students specialize in Radiation Biology, learn the use of existing technologies, and investigate possible effects on humans through research in cell cultures and experimental animals. In addition, the doses received by people who are exposed to radiation as a result of an accident can be determined quickly by "biodosimetry" by radiobiologists trained in this field with specific devices. Another task of radiobiologists will be to take part in the implementation of radioprotection measures recommended by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for the protection of personnel (eg technicians, technicians, nurses, doctors) working in radiation areas.
The Department of Radiation Biology, which is the only program in Turkey that provides postgraduate education in the field of Radiation Biology, was established in 2018 within the body of Trakya University Health Sciences Institute, and the Master's Program was opened in the same year. It gave its first graduate in 2021. In 2022, the PhD program was opened.