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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.
June 16–20, 2013
Next Generation Nuclear Energy: Prospects and Challenges
Atlanta, GA|Hyatt Regency Atlanta
SPECIAL RATE!!! The Hyatt Regency Atlanta is offering a special reduced rate of $179/night plus COMPLIMENTARY in-room internet. This is a savings of $32/night. If you have already reserved your room at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, this price reduction will automatically apply to your room rate. The Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel, located at 265 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, is the host hotel for the 2013 ANS Annual Meeting, where all meeting activities and technical sessions will take place. Reservations can be made using the link below. To register by phone for a guest room: 800-233-1234. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the group rate. The hotel reservation cut-off has been extended until May 31st. MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!
General Chair:
Stephen Kuczynski (CEO, Southern Nuclear Co.)
Program Chair:
Sedat Goluoglu (Professor, University of Florida)
Assistant Program Chairs:
Jeff Brault (Engineer, Shaw Group)
Mark D. DeHart (Distinguished R&D Staff, Idaho National Laboratory)