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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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DTRA’s advancements in nuclear and radiological detection
A new, more complex nuclear age has begun. Echoing the tensions of the Cold War amid rapidly evolving nuclear and radiological threats, preparedness in the modern age is a contest of scientific innovation. The Research and Development Directorate (RD) at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is charged with winning this contest.
10:00–11:40AM EST
Cumberland C
Session Chair: Drew Thomas|Alternate Chair: Charles Lease
Cumberland B
Session Chair: Amanda Cobb
Panel|Cumberland A
Session Chair: Lori Brady|Alternate Chair: Tim Riti
1:00–2:40PM EST
Session Chair: Bert Barnes
Session Chair: Billy Wilson
Session Chair: Hannah Hunnicutt
3:20–5:00PM EST
Session Chair: Liv Blackmon
Session Chair: John Mobley
Session Chair: Drew Thomas|Alternate Chair: Olivia Blackmon
10:10–11:50AM EST
Session Chair: Dave Helling
1:10–2:50PM EST
Session Chair: Dan Randolph
8:00–9:40AM EST
Cumberland A
Session Chair: Drew Thomas
