National Security and Emergency Management

ORISE prepares DOE and other government agencies by managing and conducting programs, studies, research, exercises and training related to national security and emergency preparedness.

Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site

ORISE provides expertise in the medical management of radiation incidents through the operation of the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS), a dedicated DOE facility located in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Worker Health Studies

ORISE provides DOE and the scientific community with important information regarding the long-term health outcomes affecting current and former energy workers.

Health Communication and Training

ORISE collaborates with federal, state and local agencies to provide health communication and training solutions that enhance the well-being of the public and the nation’s workers.

Scientific Peer Review

ORISE manages a credible and customizable peer review process that is helping DOE and other government agencies make informed decisions about the quality of the science they pursue.

University Radioactive Ion Beam Consortium

The University Radioactive Ion Beam (UNIRIB) consortium consists of eight member universities that partner to perform basic nuclear physics research using the fast-growing technique of radioactive ion beams.

Scientific Research Opportunities

ORISE manages research participation programs at the undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and faculty levels at DOE and other government facilities across the United States.

Climate and Atmospheric Research

Through the Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, ORISE works closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to perform research focused on air quality, contaminant dispersion and climate.

Environmental Assessments and Health Physics

ORISE instills confidence in environmental cleanup through survey assessments, health physics evaluations and hands-on, laboratory-based training in the radiation sciences.

Climate and Atmospheric Research

Through the Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, ORISE works closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to perform air quality, contaminant dispersion and climate research.

Health Physics

Through Oak Ridge Associated Universities, ORISE's managing contractor, health physics and radiation safety training courses are offered for participants performing work in the radiation sciences.

Radiation Emergency Medicine

Continuing education courses taught through the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) at ORISE focus on radiation emergency medicine and the medical management of radiation incidents.

Emergency Preparedness

ORISE emergency planners train government agencies on how to build effective response and preparedness plans, as well as teach best practices to improve communication among emergency response teams.

Health Communication and Training

ORISE develops training and education programs designed to address public health topics. Training is delivered via e-learning, multimedia applications and traditional classroom instruction.

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Contracting with the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS)

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) provides information and consultation on the medical management of radiation emergencies, and offers a number of training and continuing medical education opportunities for professionals interested in strengthening their ability to provide medical assistance during a radiological incident.

Through the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS), we also manage the Cytogenetic Biodosimetry Laboratory and offer assistance with developing dose calculations for individuals who may have been exposed to ionizing radiation.

If you are interested in any of ORISE’s radiation emergency medicine capabilities, contact:

Dr. Albert Wiley, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical and Technical Director, Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site
Work: 865.576.3131
reacts@orise.orau.gov

Dr. Doran Christensen, D.O.
Associate Director, Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site
Work: 865.576.3131
reacts@orise.orau.gov

Contracting with ORISE

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) purchasers may obtain services through ORISE by completing a field work proposal. Please contact the Procurement Contracts Helpdesk at 865.576.3049 for information regarding the ORISE procurement process.

A Work for Others agreement permits work to be performed for non-DOE entities when the work is not directly funded by DOE.

Work performed for other agencies under this contract is subject to DOE approval, must adhere to the requirements of the Economy Act, must be consistent with or complement the missions of DOE and ORISE, and must not place ORISE in direct competition with the private sector.