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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Reimagining nuclear materials for the future of medicine
Nuclear medicine has come a long way since Henri Becquerel first observed the penetrating energy of radioactive materials in 1896. Today, technetium-99m alone is used in more than 40 million diagnostic procedures every year—from cardiovascular imaging and bone scans to cancer detection—making it the undisputed workhorse of nuclear medicine. That single statistic tells you something important: An enormous portion of modern diagnostic medicine rests on a surprisingly narrow foundation, one built around a small number of aging research reactors that were never originally designed for continuous isotope production.
Executive Session|Panel
Tuesday, June 18, 2024|10:00–11:45AM PDT|South Seas D
Session Chair:
Benjamin Holtzman (NEI)
It’s an exciting time for nuclear energy. The demand for nuclear energy is surging and we’re witnessing a sea change in public opinion. Industry has started translating this potential energy into action, and we’ve seen a series of recent firsts regarding nuclear expansion. This panel discussion will discuss the significance of these activities and share why they believe the house is betting on more nuclear growth for the future.
Peter Hastings
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs & Quality, Kairos Power
Patrick O'Brien
Holtec
Jeremiah Haswell
Southern Company
Maureen Zawalick
PGE
George Wilson
Terrapower
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