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8 May 2024
National Academies Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board Meeting

Wayne Glines, Health Physics News Contributing Editor

The Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board (NRSB) 44th meeting will take place 6 June 2024, 1–5 pm ET, and will explore topics of (1) the Department of Energy's plans for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste, (2) the National Nuclear Security Administration's support for and updates on medical isotope production without the use of highly enriched uranium, (3) the latest scientific advancements on FLASH technology and high-dose rate cancer treatment, and (4) the Los Alamos National Laboratory's nuclear programs relevant for NRSB, including nuclear security, neutron science, radioactive waste management, and securing disused radioactive sources.

This hybrid meeting will take place both online and in person at the Keck Center in Washington, DC. Registration is required to attend. To learn more about this meeting, please visit the event web page. Email NRSB with questions.