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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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American Nuclear Society condemns attack on UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant
Washington, D.C. — The American Nuclear Society (ANS) issued the following statement:
"The American Nuclear Society condemns today's drone attack on the outer perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates. The IAEA has confirmed that radiation levels are normal and no injuries have been reported. The safety systems performed as designed, a demonstration of the layered protections built into robust modern nuclear facilities. Incidents like this reinforce the importance of the IAEA's calls for maximum military restraint around nuclear power reactors, and of full adherence by all combatants to the IAEA's seven pillars for nuclear safety and security during armed conflict."
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Friday, April 5, 2024|3:15–4:35PM EDT|Engineering Services Building Room 122
Session Chair:
Amanda M. Johnsen
Alternate Chair:
Branko Kovacevic
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog
Medical isotopes are essential tools in modern medicine, facilitating diagnostic imaging and therapeutic treatments. These isotopes, produced primarily in nuclear reactors or accelerators, enable doctors to visualize internal organs, detect diseases, and target treatments for conditions like cancer and heart disease. Technetium-99m, derived from molybdenum-99, is particularly crucial for diagnostic imaging procedures worldwide. However, ensuring a stable supply of medical isotopes remains a challenge, driving ongoing efforts to diversify production methods and enhance supply chain resilience. Join our panelists for their insights on how to address radioisotope production challenges on several levels and how they aim to incorporate isotope production into their existing infrastructure!
Michael Heibel
Westinghouse Electric Co.
John Massari
Constellation
Artem Matyskin
Penn State University - Radiation Science & Engineering Center
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