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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
Wednesday, June 19, 2024|1:00–2:45PM PDT|South Seas D
Session Chair:
Uchenna Ezibe (Senior Manager, STEM Programs)
The ANS Nuclear Ambassador program equips individuals in the nuclear industry to conduct nuclear science education and outreach in classrooms, public events and conferences, informal learning settings like afterschool and summer programs, and other environments where youth can receive STEM enrichment. The program also provides individuals with presentations, STEM kits, activities, and a variety of virtual and physical resources to enhance their outreach efforts. Join this session to receive a shortened version of our training and learn how to share the world of nuclear science and technology with students in your community and beyond.
Lisa Marshall
NCSU
Matt Wargon
TerraPower LLC - Senior Nuclear Design Engineer
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