FAQ

Who manages MIRDsoft.org?

MIRDsoft.org is managed by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Committee on Medical Internal Radiation Dose (MIRD).

What is MIRDsoft.org?

MIRDsoft.org is a curated webspace meant to support the needs of the medical radiation dosimetry community. Currently, the site provides a platform for distribution of free dosimetry-related tools, as well as community forums.

Where is MIRDsoft.org?

MIRDsoft.org is an independent webspace and can be found at https://mirdsoft.org/

Why was MIRDsoft.org created?

Medical radiation dosimetry has the capacity to support effective research, environmental safety, and ultimately personalized medicine. To better achieve this, it is pivotal that we have standardized, dependable and accessible software in our toolchest. MIRDsoft.org has been created to help in pioneer community and access to free, more open access software.

When is MIRDsoft.org and downloadable tools going to be updated?

MIRDsoft.org is being actively managed by the MIRD committee, and will post updates to the MIRDsoft.org tools as they become available.

How can I download tools on MIRDsoft.org?

All of the software hosted on MIRDsoft.org is free to download. In order to access software, or post in the site forums, users need create a user account and login. Membership on the site is free.

Do the tools hosted on MIRDsoft.org have Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval or the European CE mark?

At present, none of the tools hosted on the website have been approved for use as medical devices by governing authorities.

How can I participate in the MIRDsoft.org community?

Part of the MIRDsoft.org mission is to help foster connections in the dosimetry community. Presently, users can contribute to the online forums hosted on the website. Users may also send comments/suggestions regarding software or the website to the site contact point: contact@MIRDsoft.org

What is the future of MIRDsoft.org?

MIRDsoft.org is built to meet the needs of the dosimetry community. The future of the webspace largely depends on user feedback and suggestions. We encourage community members to share there experience and/or ideas for improvement with the site contact point.