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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.
3:15–5:00PM EST
Jefferson East
Session Chair: Cornelia Hoehr|Alternate Chair: Christiaan E. Vermeulen
Jefferson West
Session Chair: Sergey V. Kutsaev|Alternate Chair: Bruce Carlsten
10:15AM–12:00PM EST
Session Chair: Lin Shao|Alternate Chair: Yongqiang Wang
Session Chair: Jean-Christophe C. Sublet|Alternate Chair: Jennifer Jo Ressler
1:00–2:45PM EST
Session Chair: Bruce Carlsten|Alternate Chair: Steve Russell
Session Chair: Ellen M. O'Brien|Alternate Chair: Christiaan E. Vermeulen
Session Chair: Marcos Ruelas|Alternate Chair: Sergey V. Kutsaev
International Ballroom East
Gunston East/West
Session Chair: Nick Evans|Alternate Chair: Patrick Hurh
Session Chair: Steve Russell|Alternate Chair: Bruce Carlsten
Session Chair: Jennifer Jo Ressler|Alternate Chair: Jean-Christophe C. Sublet
Lincoln West
Session Chair: Fredrik Tovesson|Alternate Chair: Lin Shao
Session Chair: Christiaan E. Vermeulen|Alternate Chair: Jean-Christophe C. Sublet
