Nuclear Got Talent: Medical Radioisotope Video Wins ‘Nuclear Olympiad’
Amidst a week of high level events with ministers, ambassadors and other diplomats filling the corridors of the IAEA, young people took centre stage yesterday to emphasize the importance of investing in the next generation in the nuclear field. From a heart-warming story demonstrating the life-saving capabilities of medical radioisotopes, to fresh perspectives on nuclear technology for sustainable energy, students’ presentations inspired the audience at the IAEA’s 59th General Conference.
Radiation Medicine in Cancer: Improving Patient Care
Despite rapid technological advances in treatment, cancer still remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. More than 60% of the world’s total new annual cases occur in Africa, Asia and Central and South America. These regions account for 70% of the world’s cancer deaths.
Atoms in Industry: Rays of Hope for Development
Radiation technology has the potential to boost industrial development, improving productivity in a cost-effective and environmentally-sound way, was the conclusion of this year’s Scientific Forum. Held over two days?during the IAEA’s General Conference, the event Atoms in Industry – Radiation Technology for Development reviewed best practices on the uses of nuclear techniques to improve and control the quality of products and processes.
Connecting to Meet the Objectives of the Global Nuclear Safety and Security Framework
Building and maintaining the necessary human capacity to safely, securely and sustainably operate and regulate nuclear programmes are two critical components for the current and future growth of nuclear energy. Building this pool of capable engineers and scientists requires knowledge sharing, training capacity-building and communication among those working in the nuclear sector. These were the main topics addressed at the Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network (GNSSN)’s annual plenary meeting, held on the margins of the 59th IAEA General Conference yesterday.
A Practical Approach to Ensuring the Security of Nuclear and Other Radioactive Material in Transport
The movement of nuclear and other radioactive material from one facility to another can be a challenging and vulnerable activity.
The IAEA’s transport security programme assists Members States, upon request, in strengthening transport security arrangements by implementing the necessary recommendations into their national frameworks, as well as their practical implementation.
The IAEA’s activities in this field and the Agency’s future plans to strengthen nuclear transport security worldwide were presented at a side event held today as part of the IAEA General Conference.