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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NN Asks: What’s needed to get space nuclear off the ground?
Kate Kelly
For decades, the thrill of space exploration has ignited the imaginations of engineers, scientists, and innovators alike. The dream of expanding humanity’s reach beyond Earth continues to attract the brightest minds, fueling groundbreaking advancements. As we set our sights on missions that venture farther and last longer in the cosmos, one truth stands out: Nuclear technology is the key to unlocking these bold ambitions. Its impact goes far beyond any single mission, driving a surge of momentum that not only propels space exploration but also energizes the entire nuclear ecosystem—sparking innovation and growth in an era of unprecedented opportunity.
Technical Session|Radiation Protection and Medical Physics
Friday, April 5, 2024|10:15–11:35AM EDT|Engineering Design and Innovation Building Room 326
Session Chair:
Aamer A. Bashir (Penn State University)
Alternate Chair:
Roman D. Samulyak (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
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Dosimetric Effect of 2 vs 3 Treatment Fields in Pencil Beam Scanning Proton Therapy Treatment Planning for Lung Cancer
10:15–10:35AM EDT
Shereen Aissi (Univ. California, Berkeley), Shannon O'Reilly (Univ. Pennsylvania)
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Gadolinium-Based Nanoparticles Enhance Radiation Therapy of Lung Carcinoma In Vitro
10:35–10:55AM EDT
Mriganka Mandal (MIT), Zeinaf Muradova (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute), Ross Berbeco (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School), Toby Morris (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, University of Massachusetts Lowell), Lena Carmés (NH TherAguix)
Analyzing Induced Radon Exposure via Attachment to Electronic Cigarette Aerosol
10:55–11:15AM EDT
Ian S. Clark (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Isaac T. McAdams (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Gabriel W. Neura (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Robert W. Johnson (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), John D. Lankford (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology)
Development of In Situ Dosimetry for FLASH Proton Radiotherapy via Organic Scintillating Fibers
11:15–11:35AM EDT
Codey Olson (Univ. Utah), Jacob M. Strong (Univ. Utah), Adam Paxton (Univ. Utah), Geoff Nelson (Univ. Utah), Edward J. Cazalas (Univ. Utah)
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