Bergonie

Bergonié is a French surname. In science and medicine, the name is associated with the Bergonié–Tribondeau law, a foundational concept in radiobiology. The law states that a cell’s sensitivity to ionizing radiation is directly related to its reproductive activity and inversely related to its degree of differentiation. In practice, rapidly dividing, poorly differentiated cells are more radiosensitive than mature, slowly dividing cells, a principle that has influenced radiotherapy planning and the study of tissue responses to radiation.

A prominent institutional use of the name is the Centre Bergonié, also known as Institut Bergonié, a cancer center in Bordeaux, France. The center combines patient care, translational and clinical research, and education in oncology, and it participates in national and international cancer-care networks.

Origin and usage: Bergonié is a French surname and appears in medical and scientific contexts, often associated with oncology and radiobiology through the law and the affiliated institutions. The name is primarily encountered in France and in French-speaking professional circles.