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Radiation biology has been an essential component in the evolution of modern radiotherapy and continues to play a crucial role in the refinement and improvement of existing treatments and the development and evaluation of new ones.

But how many radiotherapy departments employ a dedicated radiobiologist? And how many departments without an ‘in-house’ radiobiologist have access to somebody who might describe themself as such?

Having asked that question (and hopefully received some responses from the audience), I will outline some of the ways in which a radiobiologist can enhance the quality of patient care in a radiotherapy department. In preparation for the talk I will contact colleagues in departments across Europe and try to find examples of ‘best practice’ as well as situations where the provision of radiobiology expertise is lacking.