Preface for the 66th Special Feature "Novel Aspects and Approaches to Experimental Methods for ElectrochemistryӠ

The Kansai Branch of the Electrochemical Society of Japan publishes a collection of papers in Electrochemistry, which serve as a commentary to the 51st Electrochemistry Workshop. This attempt is motivated by the fact that the domestic seminars are now widely publicized through the on-demand event triggered by COVID-19. This preface consists of the significance of the publication and an introduction of the lecturers as a part of special future for "Novel Aspects and Approaches to Experimental Methods for Electrochemistry.” in this issue of Electrochemistry. © 2022 Electrochemical Society of Japan. All rights reserved.

The 66th special feature "Novel Aspects and Approaches to Experimental Methods for Electrochemistry"

The Kansai Branch of the Electrochemical Society of Japan publishes a collection of papers in Electrochemistry, which serve as a commentary to the 51st Electrochemistry Workshop. This attempt is motivated by the fact that the domestic seminars are now widely publicized through the on-demand event triggered by COVID-19. This preface consists of the significance of the publication and an introduction of the lecturers as a part of special future for "Novel Aspects and Approaches to Experimental Methods for Electrochemistry." in this issue of Electrochemistry. (C) The Author(s) 2022. Published by ECSJ.

Radiation emergency medical preparedness for cytogenetic biodosimetry in Hirosaki University, Japan

Hirosaki University has been designated by the Nuclear Regulation Authority as an Advanced Radiation Emergency Medical Support Center and as a hospital which accepts radiation emergency medical patients in Japan. One of the efforts of the Advanced Radiation Emergency Medicine Support Center is cytogenetic biodosimetry in radiation emergency medicine. We are working on validating all the steps from blood collection and storage to DNA damage evaluation. We are also improving various methodologies, such as the cytokinesis-block micronucleus (CBMN) assay. In our improved CBMN harvest protocol to store fixed isolated PBMCs (peripheral blood mononuclear cells), a high frequency of scorable binucleated cells can be obtained with routine biodosimetry reagents and equipment. In addition, we are strengthening infection control measures and working to establish a system that enables safe and reliable dose estimation of exposed patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, we have developed on-campus education system for undergraduate and graduate students, and programs for off-campus trainees, such as International Training Program for Radiation Protection to develop human resources responsible for cytogenetic biodosimetry. In this time, I would like to introduce the efforts of the cytogenetic biodosimetry laboratory in Hirosaki University, Japan. © 2021 Author(s).