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Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Orano Med expands its Texas Pb-212 R&D center
Orano Group subsidiary Orano Med, a developer of targeted alpha therapies for oncology, inaugurated the expansion of its main research and development center located in Plano, Texas. The facility is used in the development of radiopharmaceuticals and for conducting preclinical research focused on targeted alpha therapies using lead-212, an alpha-emitting radioisotope that has shown promise in treating various types of cancer.
2025 ANS Annual Conference
Nicole Holmes leads the global sales, marketing, and contracts team for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy. In this role, she heads the team responsible for customer relationships, deal creation, and customer-focused processes, including developing and implementing the business’ commercial strategy. Nicole is committed to GEH’s mission to provide carbon-free power to the world by innovating and advancing new nuclear while keeping the existing fleet safe and competitive.
Prior to taking her current role in summer 2020, she led strategic accounts for GE Power for large investor-owned utilities in the southeastern United States. Holmes was responsible for building executive relationships and creating new opportunities for key accounts. Through close customer partnerships, she drove growth and innovation across energy technologies including gas, steam, nuclear, and renewables.
Nicole’s GE career began in the nuclear business, where she held multiple leadership roles at GE Hitachi, including Chief Operating Officer of Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF), SVP of Supply Chain, and Quality Leader. Her more than 25-year energy industry career began in reactor engineering at Duke Energy. She held positions in power plant engineering and business operations with Duke Energy before joining GE.
Nicole earned a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering with highest honors from North Carolina State University and an M.B.A from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a graduate of GE’s Lean Six Sigma Program and GE’s Management Course. She chairs the board for the Strategic Energy Institute at Georgia Tech University and serves on the board of the Cape Fear Salvation Army.
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