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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 9–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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Disease-resistant cauliflower created through nuclear science
International Atomic Energy Agency researchers have helped scientists on the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius to develop a variety of cauliflower that is resistant to black rot disease. The cauliflower was developed through innovative radiation-induced plant-breeding techniques employed by the Joint Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture.
Buses will be running in two continuous loops to and from the Convention center and the hotels listed here during the times listed below. We are happy to provide resources for transport to any individuals with ADA requirements. Please contact us with any concerns at conferences@ans.org
bus Schedule:
Continuous loop
Monday 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm, and 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Thursday 7:00 am- 1:30 pm
Bus Pickup and drop offindicated by the green bus symbol on these maps
Blue Cross of Idaho Conference Center In the Mountain America Center (PBNC 2024 conference venue)
Pickup and drop off outside of main entrance
Route 1 North Hotel Loop
Route 2 South Hotel Loop
Pickup and drop off at driveway entrance due to construction
Pickup and drop off outside of Side Exit
Last modified September 19, 2024, 1:49pm MDT