Department of
Radiation Biology Radiotherapy & Radiodiagnosis
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Welcome to Department of Radiation Biology Radiotherapy & Radiodiagnosis
The entirety of Radiation Biology Radiotherapy and Radiodiagnosis (RBRR) heartily welcome the community we serve mainly our students (Undergraduates and Postgraduates), Patients, and the populace that benefit from the outcome of our research activities.
Prof. K. O. Soyebi
Head of Department (HOD)
Our Vision
Committed to offering high quality education in radiation medicine to healthcare providers at undergraduate, and Postgraduate level.
Our Mission
To nurture the talents of our students through creating applicable knowledge and environment that will support social and, economic advancements, locally and internationally through close mentoring, research and capacity building in the entity of radiation medicine.
About the Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy und Radiodiagnosis
The Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy und Radiodiagnosis (RBR&R) was established in 1962 as two separate Departments:
a) Radiation Biology and Radiotherapy
& Radiodiagnosis; which were later merged into one Department in 1998 in the College of Medicine while the remained separate entities in the Hospital complex.
The Department’s goal is to offer high quality education to undergraduate students of MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc. Physiotherapy, through a Training Curriculum that spans 200L to 600 encompassing both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, focusing on safe and effective use of radiation in medical procedures, including diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine in line with our Vision and Mission.
The Department also runs Postgraduate Programmes in MSc, MPhil and PhD Medical Physics The high calibre and dedicated Staff are is made up of qualified and experienced teaching (academic) staff as well as non-academic supportive staff.
The large Departmental laboratory and IT-based teaching aids enhance learning and practical experiences of our students.
The Department is also, involved, in the provision of services to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) patients in the areas of diagnostic radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Clinical and Radiation Oncology. The undergraduate Programme is a main focus of the Department which has contributed immensely to the academic knowledge of the students in their various academic disciplines The undergraduate Programme has been structured to prepare them in the areas of Radiodiagnosis and Oncology. This is to ensure that they acquire the necessary basic training in these two fields that will make them future ready clinicians and develop their skills to be able to adequately care for their patients, It is our desire that the programme will also stimulate their interests to specialize in the field of Radiation Medicine, enabling the Department contribute her Quota to increasing the number of Professionals in the Radiation Medicine field to the benefit of Nigerian citizens and beyond.
The Department has two Professors, two Associate Professors, four Senior Lecturers and two in the Lecturer 1 cadre.
The Department contributes significantly to the Research output of the University as well as Grantsmanships
The current Head of Department is Prof. Kofo O. Soyebi
Programmes
Take a significant step in your career journey by investing in your professional development through our faculty’s specialized certificate programs, designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in a focused area of study.
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
Student Opportunities
Discover the exciting opportunities awaiting students within this department. Here, you can explore pathways for intellectual growth, engage in stimulating learning experiences, and lay the foundation for future academic and professional success in a specific field of study.
