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Friday, October 8, 2010

ICRP SYMPOSIUM ON THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION

The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), that issues recommendations on protection against ionizing radiation, will hold its first ICRP Symposium on the International System of Radiological Protection during October 24-26, 2011, at Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center North Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

With participation from North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, this symposium will be of interest to everyone in the field of radiological protection. Participants will learn not only about how the System operates, but also its ethical foundations, the logic behind it, and how it has been applied in practical situations.

The opening plenary session will provide useful information on the System of Radiological Protection, and insight into the ongoing work of ICRP in relation to other key organisations in radiological protection. Other sessions will cover topical issues such as: protection against radon in homes and workplaces; protection of medical patients; environmental protection; and radiological protection related to security screening. Presentations will be made by ICRP Main Commission and Committee members, senior members of other international organizations, and officials and industry representatives from around the world.

It is reported that this symposium is made possible in part through support from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the US Environmental Protection Agency. For details contact Christopher Clement, ICRP Scientific Secretary, at: sci.sec@icrp.org (IAEA News).

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