CEPN is a non-profit organisation created in 1976 to establish a research and development centre in the fields of optimisation of radiological protection and comparison of health and environmental risks associated with energy systems.

This program was initially strongly focused on the development and application of the principle of optimization of radiological protection. Over the past few years, however, the group’s research programme has also been directed towards the involvement of stakeholders in radiological risk assessment and management, and spreading the radiological protection culture.

The studies are undertaken by a group of around fifteen engineers and economists. The research programme is evaluated by a Scientific Council.

The association currently has three members: the French public electricity generating utility (EDF), the Institute of Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN) and the French Alternatives Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA).

CEPN is a a non-profit organisation created in 1976 to establish a research and development centre in the fields of optimisation of radiological protection and comparison of health and environmental risks associated with energy systems.

Recent publications

Considering social issues for developing health surveillance and health care programme following a nuclear accident: contribution from the SHAMISEN Project

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Category: Communications
Published: Saturday, 03 February 2018 23:13

SCHNEIDER T. , CROUAIL P., MAITRE M. & al.

The 2nd International Symposium of the Network-type Joint Usage/Research Center for radiation Disaster Medical Science.
Nagasaki University, Japan - 3-4 February 2018.

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Lessons learned on the transdisciplinary approach implemented for managing the Fukushima accident: A European perspective

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Published: Saturday, 27 January 2018 23:13

SCHNEIDER T.

The 7th International Symposium Phoenix Leader Education Program (Hiroshima Initiative) for Renaissance from Radiation Disaster.
Hiroshima, Japan - 27 January 2018.

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What is at stake for radiation protection experts to empower affected people in nuclear post-accident situations? Some lessons from Chernobyl and Fukushima

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Published: Tuesday, 28 November 2017 23:13

SCHNEIDER T., LOCHARD J., CHARRON S., MAITRE M.

Workshop on Ethics, risk communication and practical radiological culture in post-nuclear accident situations: the role of experts in empowering affected people
28-29 November 2017, Nagasaki University School of Medicine, Japan


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Exhibitions / Projects

Vous avez dit Radioprotection ?

Vous avez dit Radioprotection ?

“Did you Say Radiation Protection? Stories of X-Rays, Radioactivity, etc …” is a traveling exhibition devoted to radiation protection, that is to say all the means to protect workers, the public and the environment from potentially harmful effects of X-rays and of radioactivity.

Rayons Santé

Rayons Santé

“Rays and Health” is a traveling exhibition that aims to educate the general public on the uses of X-rays and radioactivity in medicine by highlighting the expected benefits but also the risks. Several topics are discussed to encourage caregivers and patients to have a reasoned and cautious approach in order to make the best use of X-rays and radioactivity for health.

ETHOS in Belarus

ETHOS en Biélorussie

Le projet européen ETHOS avait pour but d’améliorer durablement les conditions de vie des habitants des villages dont la vie quotidienne a été fortement affectée par la présence à long terme de contamination radioactive à la suite de l’accident de Tchernobyl. Il s’agissait d’une nouvelle démarche pluridisciplinaire basée sur une implication forte de la population dans l’évaluation et la gestion du risque radiologique en concertation avec les autorités locales, régionales et nationales et des experts biélorusses.