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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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The U.S. Million Person Study of Low-Dose-Rate Health Effects
There is a critical knowledge gap regarding the health consequences of exposure to radiation received gradually over time. While there is a plethora of studies on the risks of adverse outcomes from both acute and high-dose exposures, including the landmark study of atomic bomb survivors, these are not characteristic of the chronic exposure to low-dose radiation encountered in occupational and public settings. In addition, smaller cohorts have limited numbers leading to reduced statistical power.
July 22–26, 2012
Enabling the Future of Nuclear Energy
San Diego, CA|Westin San Diego
Preregistration is closed; please register onsite. This conference is being organized in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. The NPIC & HMIT 2012 International Topical Meeting will be held at the Westin San Diego, located at 400 West Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101. The special room rate for the meeting is $199.00 per night (single/double). To take advantage of this reduced rate, reservations must be made by June 30, 2012 - 5:00 PM (PST). Reservations can be made on their website at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1201261494&key=2230A To register by phone for a guest room: 888-627-9033. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the Group rate. There is also a Government Rate offered for meeting attendees. Reservations can be made on their website at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1201261494&key=D16E2
General Co-Chairs:
Julius J. Persensky (Idaho National Laboratory)
Bruce P. Hallbert (Idaho National Laboratory)
Technical Program Co-Chairs:
Sacit M. Cetiner (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Ronald Boring (Idaho National Laboratory)
Julie I. Reed (Westinghouse)
David Desaulniers (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
