19th Annual CIRMS Meeting
âIonizing Radiation Sources: Uses, Availability, and Optionsâ
Oct. 18-20, 2010
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
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Presentation Library
Monday - Plenary Session
"Calibration needs in medical radiation for patient safety"
Bruce Thomadsen, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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"Irradiators for research, therapy, and blood irradiation"
Robert Rushton, Hopewell Designs Inc.
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"New methods in the accelerator production of radioisotopes"
Yves Jongen, Ion Beam Applications SA
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"Overview of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's initiatives on the use of Cesium-137 chloride sources"
John Jankovich, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Bruce Thomadsen, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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"Irradiators for research, therapy, and blood irradiation"
Robert Rushton, Hopewell Designs Inc.
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"New methods in the accelerator production of radioisotopes"
Yves Jongen, Ion Beam Applications SA
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"Overview of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's initiatives on the use of Cesium-137 chloride sources"
John Jankovich, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Tuesday - Junior Investigator Symposium
"Dosimetric characterization of surface applicators for use with an electronic brachytherapy source"
Regina Kennedy, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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"Delineating the differences in microbiological effects arising from exposure to varying ionizing radiation dose rates and energies"
Charlotte Rambo, Texas A&M University
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"Electron beam crosslinked polyurethane shape memory polymers with tunable mechanical properties"
Keith Hearon, Texas A&M University
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"Uranium isotope detection using gamma-gamma coincidence counting techniques"
Steven Horne, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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Regina Kennedy, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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"Delineating the differences in microbiological effects arising from exposure to varying ionizing radiation dose rates and energies"
Charlotte Rambo, Texas A&M University
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"Electron beam crosslinked polyurethane shape memory polymers with tunable mechanical properties"
Keith Hearon, Texas A&M University
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"Uranium isotope detection using gamma-gamma coincidence counting techniques"
Steven Horne, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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Tuesday - Plenary Session
"Randall S. Caswell Award Presented to Geoffrey S. Ibbott"
Geoffrey Ibbott, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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"A general perspective of the challenges associated with detecting special nuclear materials and explosives using multi-energy electron bremsstrahlung radiography"
Dolan Falconer, ScanTech Identification Beam Systems
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"Nuclear resonance fluorescence and its potential uses in active inspection technologies"
Alan Hunt, Idaho State University
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Geoffrey Ibbott, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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"A general perspective of the challenges associated with detecting special nuclear materials and explosives using multi-energy electron bremsstrahlung radiography"
Dolan Falconer, ScanTech Identification Beam Systems
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"Nuclear resonance fluorescence and its potential uses in active inspection technologies"
Alan Hunt, Idaho State University
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Medical Applications Working Group
Session: Dosimetry
"Current worldwide practice in calibration of small leksell gamma knife radiosurgery fields--Intermediate results from the international calibration survey"
Josef Novotny, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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"Measurement perturbations and their effects on array calibrations"
Thomas Simon, Sun Nuclear Corporation
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"3D dosimetry (in radiation therapy)"
Mark Oldham, Duke University Medical Center
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Session: Proton Beam Therapy and Metrology
"Proton therapy: Cobalt dose to water calibration protocols"
James McDonough, Penn Medicine
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"Dosimetric issues associated with scanned proton beams"
Michael Gillin, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Session: Innovative Imaging Techniques
"Self-contained blood/biological irradiator (SCBI) using flat-panel x-ray sources"
Mark Eaton, Stellarray
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"Monitoring occupational radiation doses in fluoroscopy applications"
Jodi Strzelczyk, University of Colorado Hospital
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"Current worldwide practice in calibration of small leksell gamma knife radiosurgery fields--Intermediate results from the international calibration survey"
Josef Novotny, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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"Measurement perturbations and their effects on array calibrations"
Thomas Simon, Sun Nuclear Corporation
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"3D dosimetry (in radiation therapy)"
Mark Oldham, Duke University Medical Center
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Session: Proton Beam Therapy and Metrology
"Proton therapy: Cobalt dose to water calibration protocols"
James McDonough, Penn Medicine
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"Dosimetric issues associated with scanned proton beams"
Michael Gillin, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Session: Innovative Imaging Techniques
"Self-contained blood/biological irradiator (SCBI) using flat-panel x-ray sources"
Mark Eaton, Stellarray
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"Monitoring occupational radiation doses in fluoroscopy applications"
Jodi Strzelczyk, University of Colorado Hospital
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Industrial Applications and Material Effects Working Group
Session: Dosimetry
"Quick and easy way to characterize low voltage (80-125 kV) EB accelerators using fast check strips"
Mike Swain, Energy Sciences
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"Oxygen sensitive thin film dosimeters for measuring web surface inerting efficiency"
Stephen C. Lapin, PCT Engineered Systems
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"Alanine EPR dosimetry"
Arthur Heiss, Bruker BioSpin Corporation, EPR Division
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"Validation and routine control for low energy electron accelerators in medical and pharmaceutical applications"
Arne Miller, RisĂž High Dose Reference Laboratory
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"D” â A new concept in industrial low-energy electron dosimetry"
Arne Miller and others, âRadiation Physics and Chemistryâ
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Session: Food Irradiation
"Food irradiation: Regulatory update"
Lane Highbarger, US Food and Drug Administration
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"Emerging issues in food irradiation"
Christopher H. Sommers, US Department of Agriculture
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"Food irradiation: Moving from complaining to empowering"
Suresh Pillai, Texas A&M University
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"Dose distribution in the sample container of an x-ray irradiator used for biological applications"
Roberto Uribe, Kent State University
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"Next steps for food irradiation: Advancing this technology in a highly regulated environment"
Jeffrey Barach, Grocery Manufacturers Association
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"Quick and easy way to characterize low voltage (80-125 kV) EB accelerators using fast check strips"
Mike Swain, Energy Sciences
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"Oxygen sensitive thin film dosimeters for measuring web surface inerting efficiency"
Stephen C. Lapin, PCT Engineered Systems
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"Alanine EPR dosimetry"
Arthur Heiss, Bruker BioSpin Corporation, EPR Division
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"Validation and routine control for low energy electron accelerators in medical and pharmaceutical applications"
Arne Miller, RisĂž High Dose Reference Laboratory
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"D” â A new concept in industrial low-energy electron dosimetry"
Arne Miller and others, âRadiation Physics and Chemistryâ
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Session: Food Irradiation
"Food irradiation: Regulatory update"
Lane Highbarger, US Food and Drug Administration
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"Emerging issues in food irradiation"
Christopher H. Sommers, US Department of Agriculture
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"Food irradiation: Moving from complaining to empowering"
Suresh Pillai, Texas A&M University
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"Dose distribution in the sample container of an x-ray irradiator used for biological applications"
Roberto Uribe, Kent State University
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"Next steps for food irradiation: Advancing this technology in a highly regulated environment"
Jeffrey Barach, Grocery Manufacturers Association
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Joint Medical/IAME Session
Session: Isotope Use and Alternatives
"Current issues with shipment and disposal of large activity radiation sources"
Robert Rushton, Hopewell Designs Inc.
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"Radiation processing with high-energy x-rays"
Marshall Cleland, IBA Industrial Inc.
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"Digitally addressable x-ray sources for imaging"
Mark Eaton, Stellarray
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"Isotope use in industrial applications"
Ruth Brinston, International Irradiation Association (IIA)
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"Current issues with shipment and disposal of large activity radiation sources"
Robert Rushton, Hopewell Designs Inc.
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"Radiation processing with high-energy x-rays"
Marshall Cleland, IBA Industrial Inc.
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"Digitally addressable x-ray sources for imaging"
Mark Eaton, Stellarray
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"Isotope use in industrial applications"
Ruth Brinston, International Irradiation Association (IIA)
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Joint IAME/Radiation Protection Session
Session: Multi-site, Multi-National Industrial Dosimetry
"IAEA collaborating center for radiation processing and industrial dosimetry"
Anthony Berejka, Ionicorp+
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"A practical approach to product dosimetry in a multi-site company"
Anthony Berejka, Ionicorp+
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Session: Safety Systems for Irradiation Installations
"Radiation safety and accidents"
Steve Fowler, Fowler Associates, Hans Wiegert, Sealed Air Corporation
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Session: Polymer Science
"Radiation crosslinked shape memory polymers"
Walter Voit, Syzygy Memory Plastics
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"IAEA collaborating center for radiation processing and industrial dosimetry"
Anthony Berejka, Ionicorp+
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"A practical approach to product dosimetry in a multi-site company"
Anthony Berejka, Ionicorp+
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Session: Safety Systems for Irradiation Installations
"Radiation safety and accidents"
Steve Fowler, Fowler Associates, Hans Wiegert, Sealed Air Corporation
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Session: Polymer Science
"Radiation crosslinked shape memory polymers"
Walter Voit, Syzygy Memory Plastics
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