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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.
Special Session|Panel
Wednesday, October 9, 2024|1:00–2:45PM MDT|Room 2 (Special Sessions)
This special session will highlight a diverse group of influential women leading change towards a sustainable nuclear future in their communities and in the world. Panelists will be comprised of leading women in nuclear energy, and the discussion will focus on topics including community and international engagement, the value of diversity in achieving NNZ, and best practices for creating a culture where women can continue to thrive in the sector.
Rebecca Casper
City of Idaho Falls
Sama León
Director General, World Nuclear Association
Lisa Marshall
NCSU
Dawn Davis
CEO, NativeSci
Marsha McDaniel
INL Director of International Engagement