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Presenters: Linde Pollet (Hasselt University) and Robbe Geysmans (SCK CEN)

Abstract:
In the search for more sustainable energy production, the use of geothermal energy has increasingly been considered across the globe. While having clear advantages, geothermal energy production is also characterised by challenges. One of these challenges relates to the potential presence of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) in geothermal installations. In order to understand and address this challenge, technical knowledge regarding the presence and characteristics of radionuclides in geothermal installations needs to be combined with insights from social science regarding stakeholder awareness, perceptions and handling of this potential risk. In this seminar, a multidisciplinary research study is therefore presented which was conducted in the light of WP6 of the RadoNorm project. Results obtained from characterisation studies in specific geothermal installations will be discussed along with findings regarding risk communication, perception and management.

This is a Workshop for researchers working in the radiation and radon field on clinical and translational oncology applied to radiation-related tumors. The main objective is to train a group of radiation researchers to gain knowledge in oncology and precision medicine, an area that has been underexplored in their training for a comprehensive understanding of ionising radiation in cancer from 360º perspective, integrating the clinical significance and cancer care.

Course flyer and programme can be found on: https://www.radonorm.eu/calls/call-for-courses/

The objective of the workshop is to provide a space for discussion to compare techniques and solutions for radiation protection problems, to illustrate and compare the regulatory approaches implemented by the different EU countries, and to give room to emerging issues or topics, for example the fulfilment of Circular Economy approaches and requirements.

Topics:

• Decommissioning
• NORM Inventory
• Circular economy / reuse & recycling of
• NORM residues
• Integrated approach of radioactive and nonradioactive contaminants
• Sampling & characterisation of NORM
• Secondary processes involving NORM
• (regulatory approaches, case-studies …)

Important dates:

• Start of registrations and call for abstract: 15^th November 2023
• Deadline of abstract submissions: 28^th February 2024
• Deadline for registration: 20^th April 2024

Abstracts have to be submitted via email to: ena2024@iss.it

Location: Rome, Italy
Any other related info: https://www.airp-asso.it/?p=5559

Organizer: Associazione Italiana di Radioprotezione (AIRP), Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS)

RadoNorm’s 4th Annual Meeting (AM) will take place from 10th – 13th June 2024 at Hotel SLON in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with the help of our local organiser Elektroinštitut Milan Vidmar (EIMV, Slovenia) together with the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS, Germany). The meeting will start at 14:00 on 10th June and will finish at 18:00 on 13th June. This year too, the meeting will be held in hybrid format allowing participation both online and in-person and thereby reaching as many as possible in the radiation protection community.

Please find more information including details for registration and an agenda at www.radonorm.eu/activities/4th-annual-meeting.

The 16th International Congress of the IRPA (IRPA16) will take place with the theme “Radiation Harmonization: Standing United for Protection”. The International Congress Organizing Committee welcomes IRPA delegates and radiation safety professionals from around the world to come and share their knowledge and practices in radiation protection.

Themes addressed:
Underpinning sciences
The systems of protection for ionising and non-ionising radiation
Communication, stakeholder involvement, education & training
Dosimetry and measurements
Radiation protection in healthcare
Radiation protection in nuclear power and fuel cycle industries
Radiation protection in practices
Radiation protection in NIR applications
Nuclear and radiological emergencies
Radioactive waste management in nuclear, medical and industrial facilities
Radon and naturally occurring radiation

Presenter: Thomas Jaylet (Université Paris Cité)

The congress theme “Toxicology – A Quest for safe Chemicals and Medicines” reflects the congress programme including a variety of topics dealing with safety of drugs and environmental chemicals, new and emerging technologies, personalised medicine, human health effects caused by exposure to chemicals as well as safety issues arising from climate changes.The Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the Scientific Programme Committee (SPC) have made an inspiring programme, including the newest aspects of modern toxicology and methodologies. The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration within toxicology and with the medical industries is emphasised.The Scientific Programme (SP) includes four “Short Oral Communications Sessions” (OS) giving the young researches the possibility to present their latest research results.

Information on https://www.eurotox2024.com/

2. Subtitle: ERRS2024

3. Date*: 10^th – 13^th September 2024

At ERRS2024, we will present and discuss the main and most recent findings and scientific research outcomes that account for our overall capability to address both the present and the future global challenges in radiation research on various fields. As such, we have a fantastic lineup of research topics, that go from space radiation and radiation physics to clinical, environmental and societal aspects, covering a wide range of radiation research areas.

As usual at ERRS meetings, several young investigator awards (YIA) will be attributed by ERRS and for the first time the European Space Agency (ESA) will confer at least two awards to the Space Radiation topic. Best poster presentations will also be awarded by the ERRS2024 scientific committee.

This conference will be jointly organized by CESAM from the University of Aveiro and GreenUPorto from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto. The Organizing Committee will also have the collaboration of EDM company, responsible by restoring and managing uranium mining legacies in Portugal.

Topics:

• Space radiation
• Radiation physics, dosimetry, computational dosimetry and modelling
• Particle radiation
• Human and environmental health effects, including high and low dose/dose rate effects
• Clinical, translational and radiotherapy research, including Radiopharmaceuticals in theragnostics
• Molecular and cellular effects, including non-targeted effects, of artificial and natural radiation
• Natural Radioactivity monitoring and evaluation of exposure and risk (radon and NORM)
• Radioecology and environmental dosimetry
• Multiple stressors effects (ionizing, non-ionizing radiation and chemical stressors) and radiosensitizers
• Radiation protection, emergency preparedness, radwaste and radiation countermeasures
• Societal aspects of radiation protection
• Biomarkers for dosimetry and clinical outcome prediction, including the use and potential applications of AI

More https://errs2024.pt/

• ocation: Aveiro, Portugal

Organizer*: CESAM, University of Aveiro, GreenUPorto, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto