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SUMMARY:ICRP Webinar: Lessons for Radiological Protection from the Chornobyl NPP and Fukushima Daiichi NPP Accidents
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 27 April 2026 as ICRP and global RP experts present Lessons for Radiological Protection from the Chornobyl NPP and Fukushima Daiichi NPP Accidents. \nThis webinar aims to answer the central question: are we better prepared to protect people and the environment in situations of radiological accidents\, and have we truly learned from the past? \nAs with all ICRP Digital Events\, registration is free if you require it\, however\, participants and organisations are encouraged to purchase a paid option wherever possible.
URL:https://bvsabr.be/event/icrpwebinar_chornobyl_fukushimadaiichi/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ICRP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260319T130000
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SUMMARY:ICRP webinar: radiological protection in surface and near-surface disposal of solid radioactive waste
DESCRIPTION:ICRP Task Group 97 has recently published ICRP Publication 159: Radiological Protection in Surface and Near-surface Disposal of Solid Radioactive Waste. This webinar addresses important points of the report through presentations by Task Group members. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate through a moderated Q&A session.  \nParticipants who attend at least 50% of the workshop will receive a Certificate of Attendance via email within 48 hours of the event. \n\nPublication Abstract\nThis publication provides an update of the recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection for application of the fundamental radiological protection principles for the disposal of radioactive waste in a surface and near-surface disposal facility. The goal of a surface and near-surface disposal system is to provide protection of humans and the environment from the hazards associated with the radioactive waste suitable to the prevailing circumstances. Application of the ICRP System of Radiological Protection for a surface and near-surface disposal facility includes justification of the practice generating the waste\, and is considered in the context of a planned exposure situation. The design basis for the facility considers the potential for exposures to humans and the environment associated with its expected evolution\, taking into account reasonably foreseeable faults. Optimisation of protection is an iterative\, systematic\, and transparent evaluation of protective options to reduce the impacts to humans and the environment. Optimisation is essential throughout all life phases\, and is of particular importance in the design phase\, as this will determine the performance of the facility in the operational and post-closure phases. To deal with the distant future and low-probability scenarios\, optimisation has to be complemented by aspects such as robustness\, defence in depth\, etc. to provide assurance that reasonable steps have been taken to maintain the long-term integrity of the facility. In the case of severe natural disruptive events or human intrusion beyond the design basis\, application of the ICRP System of Radiological Protection should be considered with reference to existing exposure situations. Due to the nature of the hazards and associated time scales\, the fundamental strategy adopted for the disposal of low- and very-low-level radioactive waste is: to contain and isolate the waste until the short-lived radionuclides have decayed to levels that can no longer give rise to significant exposures; and to limit the activity content of longer-lived radionuclides to ensure that doses and risk are also limited in the long term\, when containment and isolation capacities may be diminishing. The successful implementation of this strategy is demonstrated through a structured safety case. The specific options for a surface and near- surface disposal facility will depend upon the particular situation\, including the nature of the waste\, the local physical environment\, and the societal context. Dialogue between the operator\, regulator\, and stakeholders should be established as early as possible in the process\, with the inclusion of ethical values to help contribute to promoting a shared understanding of the application of the ICRP System of Radiological Protection. \n 
URL:https://bvsabr.be/event/icrp-webinar-radiological-protection-in-surface-and-near-surface-disposal-of-solid-radioactive-waste/
LOCATION:Venue to be determined\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:ICRP
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T110000
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SUMMARY:Joint ICRP & NPO Fukushima Dialogue Webinar
DESCRIPTION:15th Anniversary of the Fukushima Nuclear Accident: Testimonies on the Past\, Present\, and Future\nThis year marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident. From 2011 to 2019\, the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) continuously organised the Fukushima Dialogue meetings in Fukushima. Since 2019\, the organisation of the Dialogues has been taken over by the non-profit organisation Fukushima Dialogue\, which was established by participants in Fukushima. \nThe main aim of this initiative was to establish a dialogue between experts and stakeholders in affected areas to identify the problems and the challenges they are confronted with and to express their expectations\, particularly as regard the human dimension affected by the accident. These dialogues have significantly contributed to the development of the co-expertise process of the recovery of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident. As time has passed\, radiation levels have gradually decreased\, daily life has regained a degree of stability\, and protective measures have become routine. At the same time\, however\, evacuation zones still remain\, severe population decline persists\, and there are areas where radiation levels are relatively high. The impacts of the accident therefore continue to be strongly felt. In addition\, new challenges have emerged in the course of the recovery process itself. \nThis webinar aims to share the current situation in Fukushima fifteen years after the nuclear accident\, as well as expectation and challenges for the future\, through testimonies from residents.
URL:https://bvsabr.be/event/joint-icrp-npo-fukushima-dialogue/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ICRP
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SUMMARY:ICRP webinar: Ethics in Radiological Protection for Patients in Diagnosis and Treatment
DESCRIPTION:ICRP Publication 157 on Ethics in Radiological Protection for Patients in Diagnosis and Treatment will be presented. \nAs with all ICRP Digital Events\, registration is free if you require it\, however\, participants and organisations are encouraged to purchase a paid option wherever possible.
URL:https://bvsabr.be/event/ethics_in_medical_exposure/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ICRP
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SUMMARY:ICRP webinar: Madan Rehani Award Lecture: 20 Years of ICRP Work in Internal Dosimetry: An Overview of Challenges Overcome and Major Successes
DESCRIPTION:The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) is proud to announce François Paquet as the inaugural recipient of the ICRP Madan Rehani Award\, a distinction established to honour exceptional leadership in advancing radiological protection through ICRP Task Groups and Publications. The ICRP Madan Rehani Award recognises outstanding contributions to the timely development of impactful ICRP Publications. It is awarded to the Chair or Co-Chairs of an ICRP Task Group whose work has had a significant influence on the field of radiological protection. The award includes a medal and certificate\, presented at each biennial ICRP Symposium. \nPlease join us in congratulating Dr. Paquet on this well-deserved recognition of his impactful work in radiological protection by attending this special online Madan Rehani Award Lecture highlighting his work with Task Group 95: Internal Dose Coefficients. \nA recording will be made available On-Demand for those registered for ICRP 2025\, the 8th International Symposium on the System of Radiological Protection\, to be held in Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates\, from 7–9 October 2025. \nThis special online lecture celebrates Dr. Paquet’s leadership and scientific work shaping the system of radiological protection. Learn more and register by clicking the link below!
URL:https://bvsabr.be/event/icrp-webinar-madan-rehani-award-lecture-20-years-of-icrp-work-in-internal-dosimetry-an-overview-of-challenges-overcome-and-major-successes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ICRP
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T140000
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SUMMARY:Task Group 91 Workshop: Radiation Risk Inference at Low-dose and Low-dose Rate Exposure for Radiological Protection Purposes
DESCRIPTION:ICRP Task Group 91 has prepared a report that describes the Scientific Evidence Relevant to the Assessment of Solid Cancer Radiation Risk at Low Dose and Low Dose Rate. The report is available for public consultation until 13 June 2025. This workshop addresses important points of the report through presentations by Task Group members. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate through a moderated Q&A session.  \nParticipants who attend at least 50% of the workshop will receive a Certificate of Attendance via email within 48 hours of the event. \n\nPublication Abstract\nThe current System of Radiological Protection uses a dose and dose rate effectiveness factor (DDREF) with a numerical value of 2 when applying estimates of radiation risk derived from high doses and dose rates to settings involving low doses and/or low dose rates. The concept combines the low dose effectiveness factor (LDEF) when interpolating estimates of risk across dose levels\, and the dose rate effectiveness factor (DREF) when extrapolating risk estimates from studies involving populations exposed to high dose rates to those exposed to low dose rates. In this report the current scientific evidence on the biological and health effects at those doses and dose rates is reviewed\, with emphasis on human solid cancer incidence and mortality. Numerical evaluations of both DREF and LDEF are considered from studies of somatic cell mutation\, cell transformation and cytogenetic endpoints. Life-shortening and all solid cancers combined are evaluated from historical studies on experimental animals (mice). A meta-analysis is described where risk estimates deduced from 29 human cohorts exposed to low dose rates were compared with those from the atomic bomb survivors (to address DREF)\, and a reanalysis of the curvature in the mortality data from the Japanese atomic bomb survivors on all solid cancers combined (to address LDEF) is presented. Finally\, mechanistically-based ways to combine biological evidence with epidemiological data are considered. While considerable uncertainties remain\, the ranges of LDEF and DREF values obtained here are narrower than those obtained in previous evaluations\, and are largely consistent amongst the various sources of data reviewed. The overall conclusion of this report is that\, based on current scientific evidence\, an LDEF of much greater than 3 are not supported\, and much less than 1 likewise. Similarly\, it is concluded that a DREF value much larger than 3 or less than 1 is also unlikely. \n  \nPROGRAMME\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n12:00\nUTC\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction and History of DDREF\nWerner Rühm (ICRP & BfS\, Germany)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:10\nUTC\n\n\n\n\n\nEvidence from Cellular Studies\nSimon Bouffler (ICRP & UKHSA\, UK)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:20\nUTC\n\n\n\n\n\nEvidence from Experimental Animals\nGayle Woloschak (Northwestern University\, USA)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30\nUTC\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvidence from Epidemiology & Dose Rate Meta Analyses\nLinda Walsh (University of Zurich\, Switzerland) & Roy Shore (New York University School of Medicine\, USA)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:40\nUTC\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvidence from Epidemiology & Dose Curvature Analyses\nMark Little (National Institutes of Health\, USA)  & Kotaro Ozasa (Kyoto Prefecture University of Medicine\, Japan)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:50\nUTC\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvidence from Mechanistic Modelling\nMichiaki Kai (Nippon Bunri University\, Japan) & Werner Rühm (ICRP & BfS\, Germany)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00\nUTC\n\n\n\n\n\nConclusions of the Report\nWerner Rühm (ICRP & BfS\, Germany)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:10\nUTC\n\n\n\n\n\nQ&A
URL:https://bvsabr.be/event/icrptg91workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ICRP
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250401T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250402T170000
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SUMMARY:ICRP webinar: engaging the next generation
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about how you can make a difference in the evolving field of radiological protection? We invite you to join us for an exciting and unique webinar\, hosted by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and proudly presented by the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada (RSIC) and Cameco. \nWith emerging topics like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) push for a major expansion in nuclear power\, advancements in medical technology\, and even the possibility of commercial space travel\, the need for radiation protection professionals has never been more urgent. In this webinar\, we’ll be highlighting the diverse and rewarding careers in radiation protection\, and how organisations are supporting the next generation of professionals worldwide. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience\, we’ll provide valuable insights to inspire and guide you. \nWe’ll also share how you can get involved with us at ICRP\, the world’s leading resource for recommendations on protection from ionising radiation. Our work is all about ensuring that technologies like X-rays and nuclear energy are used safely and ethically\, so their benefits far outweigh the risks. If you’re passionate about making an impact\, this is your opportunity to see how we’re shaping a safer future—one recommendation at a time. \nIn this two-day webinar\, we’ll dive into how both individuals and organisations can actively support the next generation of radiological protection professionals. Registration fees\, as well as individual and organisational contributions from this event will go toward helping emerging professionals travel to and participate in ICRP 2025 in Abu Dhabi\, where the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) is hosting the 8th International Symposium on the System of Radiological Protection from 6-9 October 2025. \nWhile we’re proud to offer free registration to those who need it\, we urge those who can afford it to purchase a paid ticket to make a real impact\, as all proceeds from the fees will be used to support participation in ICRP 2025. More importantly\, we’re calling on organisations to move beyond verbal support and take tangible action by joining our growing list of sponsors. The global shortage of radiation protection professionals is a well-known issue\, and now is the time for organisations to step up and directly invest in the future of this field. Supporting this event isn’t just about participation—it’s about committing to the solutions that will shape radiation safety for years to come.
URL:https://bvsabr.be/event/icrp-webinar-engaging-the-next-generation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ICRP
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