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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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IAEA looks at nuclear techniques for crop resilience
The International Atomic Energy Agency has launched a five-year coordinated research project (CRP) to strengthen plant health preparedness using nuclear and related technologies.
Wheat blast, potato late blight, potato bacterial wilt, and cassava witches broom disease can spread quickly across large areas of land, leading to severe yield losses in key crops for food security. Global trade and climate change have increased the likelihood of rapid, transboundary spread.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by RPD
Tuesday, November 14, 2023|1:00–2:45PM EST|Lincoln East
Session Chair:
Abdalla Abou-Jaoude (INL)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Massimiliano Fratoni (UC Berkeley)
The Department of Energy (DOE) granted demonstration and risk reduction awards to multiple U.S. companies via the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP). This panel will discuss technical updates from vendors pursuing reactor demonstrations such as Natrium, Xe-100, Hermes, and the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE). The panel will primarily focus on the technical design challenges of the reactor systems and recent progress in demonstration efforts.
Abdalla Abou-Jaoude
INL
James Vollmer
Terrapower (Natrium)
Matt Hertel
X-energy
Peter Hastings
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs & Quality, Kairos Power
Brandon Chisholm
Southern Co.
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