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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.
Technical Session|Isotope Production & Medical Applications
Saturday, April 18, 2026|2:30–3:30PM CDT|RUDR 402
Session Chair:
Claire Ruimi
Alternate Chair:
Zach Lassater
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Design of a Co-60 Underwater Irradiator for the Missouri University of Science and Technology Reactor
2:30–2:50PM CDT
Christopher R. Beck (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Tommy Williams (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Patrick Wagner (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology)
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Simulation of Alpha Irradiation of Bismuth Films for Astatine-211 Production
2:50–3:10PM CDT
Victoria Barbera (Virginia Tech)
Deuterium Beam Neutron Breeder for Medical Isotope Production
3:10–3:30PM CDT
Nicolas Adame (TAMU), Nathanael McGlothlin (TAMU), Carson Corbell (TAMU), Colby Bernard (TAMU)
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