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Antonella Bertucci is a leading researcher in radiation biodosimetry, specializing in the development of high-throughput technologies for radiological triage and DNA damage assessment. Her most significant contribution is the creation of the RABiT (Rapid Automated Biodosimetry Tool), a fully automated robotic platform designed to rapidly process and analyze human blood samples after large-scale radiological events. This work directly addresses the critical need for high-throughput biodosimetry methods, enabling quick triage of potentially exposed populations. Bertucci’s research has also advanced the automation of the γ-H2AX assay, a sensitive biomarker for DNA double-strand breaks, making it suitable for high-volume processing. Her key publications, including the seminal 2010 paper on the RABiT (118 citations) and subsequent technological upgrades (58 citations), have collectively garnered hundreds of citations, underscoring their impact on the field. Over the past decade, Bertucci has been instrumental in refining the RABiT’s reliability and expanding its applications, from radiological triage to assessing global DSB repair. Her work represents a pivotal step in modernizing radiation biodosimetry, blending robotics, cell biology, and emergency preparedness to safeguard public health.