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Joint CIRMS / DHS-EML Meeting, "Biological Dosimetry Measurementsand Standards", October 25 - 27, 2004
Joint CIRMS / DHS-EML Meeting
October 25-27, 2004
NIST, Gaithersburg, MD
"Biological Dosimetry Measurements and Standards".
The President's letter is available in pdf format and preliminary
agenda will be available in the near future.
MEETING FOCUS
The 13th Annual meeting of the CIRMS will focus on the measurement
and standards needs presented by current biological radiation
dosimetry. In the past thirteen years, CIRMS has played an important
role in serving as a public forum for discussion of radiation
measurements and standards issues. The technical program this year
will consist of oral and poster presentations and four breakout
sessions.
PLENARY SESSION
The plenary sessions of this year's meeting include talks on the
current status of biological dosimetry, the need for such
measurements from the standpoint of federal agencies and industry and
an assessment of the relationship of biological and physical
dosimetry methods and concepts.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Homeland Security: These sessions will present updates on the role of
the NIST and the National Labs in providing standards and measurement
methods that directly support needs in radiation/nuclear detection
for Homeland Security applications. There will also be a combined
session with the Radiation Protection subcommittee where talks will
be presented on DHS interest in establishing REALnet - Radiological
Emergency Analytical Laboratory Network - that could be tapped in the
aftermath of an RDD or IND. DHS and CIRMS will conduct a focused
workshop on the development of REALnet immediately following the
CIRMS meeting.
Industrial Applications and Materials Effects: This year the IAME
subcommittee breakout sessions will focus on the following topics:
computer simulations and dosimetry, food irradiation, low energy
applications and standards, mail and luggage irradiation, and
discussion of the CIRMS 4th Needs Report.
Medical Applications: The Medical subcommittee will continue work on
these themes in its breakout sessions: calibration needs for therapy
level: liquid, low-energy photon emitters and beta emitters;
calibration needs for Y90-labeled microspheres; an update on beta
brachytherapy calibrations, and discussion of the CIRMS Medical MPDs.
Radiation Protection: In addition to its joint sessions with the
Homeland Security subcommittee, the issues before the committee
include: environmental management, geochemical and geophysical
applications, human protection, radiation detectors and dosimeters,
and laboratory traceability and accreditation.
DHS/CIRMS Workshop on REAL Net
Immediately following the conclusion of the CIRMS Annual Meeting, DHS
and CIRMS will host a focused workshop on the development of REALnet,
Radiological Emergency Analytical Laboratory Networks that could be
tapped in the aftermath of an RDD or IND. This workshop will take
place on Wednesday afternoon, October 27, at NIST. Input is sought on
the organizational and operational structure, standards needed and
the capability and capacity of REALnet. Everyone is invited to
participate in this workshop.
LOCATION
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),
Administration Building (101), Green Auditorium, Gaithersburg,
Maryland. Gaithersburg is conveniently located approximately 25 miles
northwest of Washington, D.C. Area information:
http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/visitor/visitor.htm
REGISTRATION
The registration fee of $205 includes conference materials, a poster
session, coffee breaks, lunches, and a dinner. Further agenda and
registration information will be available soon. Due to increased
security, no onsite registrations will be accepted, and all attendees
must be preregistered. Photo identification must be presented at the
main gate to be admitted to the conference. Attendees must wear their
conference badge at all times while on the campus.
You may register electronically online thru NIST Conference Services.
ACCOMODATIONS
Conference registration does not include your hotel reservation. A
block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Washington D.C.
North/Gaithersburg, (301) 977-8900. The special room rate is $109,
single or double, plus 12% tax. Reservations must be received by
October 1, 2004. After that date, the rooms will be released for
general sale at the prevailing rates of the hotel. If you call in
your reservation, please refer to the "NIST/CIRMS Meeting."
Reservations must be cancelled 24 hours prior to arrival for a
refund.
Roundtrip transportation will be provided between the hotel and NIST
each day in the morning and evening. Attendees are encouraged to use
this service, as parking at NIST is limited.
COFFEE BREAKS and LUNCH, SOCIAL FUNCTION
Refreshments will be provided during the morning, mid-morning, and
mid-afternoon breaks. A set-menu lunch will also be provided each
day. In order to provide an opportunity for informal interaction, a
barbecue dinner will be held on October 26, at Smokey Glen Farm.
Roundtrip bus transportation will be provided.
REGISTRATION CONTACT
Teresa Vicente
NIST
100 Bureau Dr., Stop 3461
Bldg. 101, Rm. B116
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-3461
Telephone: (301) 975-3883
Fax: (301) 948-2067
E-mail: teresa.vicente@nist.gov
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Dr. Lisa Karam
NIST
100 Bureau Dr., Stop 8460
Bldg. 245, Rm. C235
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8460
Telephone: (301) 975-5561
Fax: (301) 869-7682
Email: lisa.karam@nist.gov
DIRECTIONS TO NIST
Traveling north on I-270: take Exit 10, Rt. 117 West, Clopper Road.
At the first light on Clopper Road, turn left onto the NIST grounds.
Traveling south on I-270: take Exit 11, Rt. 124, Montgomery Village
Avenue/Quince Orchard Road. Bear to the right off the exit ramp. At
the second light turn left onto Clopper Road. At the next light, turn
right onto the NIST grounds.
To reach the Administration Building, turn left after passing the
guard office. Signs will direct you to visitor parking.
DIRECTIONS TO HOTEL
Traveling north on I-270: take Exit 11, Rt. 124 East, Montgomery
Village Avenue. At the second traffic light, veer right onto Rt. 355.
Turn right at the first traffic light onto Perry Parkway. Procced
halfway around the rotary and the hotel will be on your right.
Traveling south on I-270: take Exit 11, Rt. 124, Montgomery Village
Avenue/Quince Orchard Road. Turn left at the first light and stay in
the right hand lane. At the next intersection, veer right onto Rt.
355. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Perry Parkway.
Procced halfway around the rotary and the hotel will be on your
right.
***************************************************************
Sandy Perle
Sr. Vice President, Technical Operations
Global Dosimetry Solutions, Inc.
3300 Hyland Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 545-0100 / (800) 548-5100 Extension 2306
Fax: (714) 668-3149
E-Mail: sperle@dosimetry.com
E-Mail: sandyfl@earthlink.net
Personal Website: http://sandy-travels.com/
Global Dosimetry Solutions Website: http://www.dosimetry.com/
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