The primary objective of International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) is to provide a medium whereby those engaged in radiation protection activities in all countries may communicate more readily with each other and through this process advance radiation protection in many parts of the world. This includes relevant aspects of such branches of knowledge as science, medicine, engineering, technology and law, to provide for the protection of man and his environment from the hazards caused by radiation, and thereby to facilitate the safe use of medical, scientific, and industrial radiological practices for the benefit of mankind. For many other related professions it is an excellent opportunity to communicate on the achievements, scientific knowledge and operational experience in radiation protection.
It is a major task for IRPA to provide for and support international meetings for the discussion of radiation protection. The International Congresses of IRPA itself are the most important of these meetings. These have been held about every four years since 1966. For all Associate Societies of IRPA and individual members, it is an important objective to attend the next International IRPA Congress (IRPA 12), to be held in Buenos-Aires, Argentina. Details can be found in www.irpa12.org.ar
IRPA 12 is only 2 months away, and it is shaping up to be an outstanding event! An IRPA Congress record of nearly 1500 abstracts, from more than 80 countries has been submitted!
During the Congress, the 2008 Rolf M. Sievert Award for outstanding contributions to radiation research and radiation protection will be presented to Prof. Christian Streffer of Germany. He is the 10th Sievert award winner, and joins a prestigious group of recipients. Christian Streffer is a leading expert on health effects by irradiation during all stages of pregnancy including the protection of the unborn child. Christian Streffer has been involved with the review of several UNSCEAR reports to the General Assembly of the United Nations. In 1993, Christian was appointed to ICRP Committee 1 (Radiation Effects) and served until 2001 when he was elected as a member of the ICRP Main Commission. Between 2001 and 2007 he chaired ICRP Committee 2 (Doses from radiation exposure).
IRPA 12 will be the most important event of the year for Radiation Protection Professionals!
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