2015 Radiobioassay and Radiochemistry Measurements Conference (RRMC)
The 2015 Radiobioassay and Radiochemistry Measurements Conference (RRMC) was held over the dates of October 25-30, 2015 in Iowa City, IA at the Sheraton Iowa City Hotel. The hosting organization for this year's Conference was The University of Iowa.
The organizing committee consisted of the following:
- Conference Chair - Michael K. Schultz
- Conference Treasurer - Carolyn Wong
- Technical Program - Hiromu Kurosaki (Chair), Dan Devries, Dan McCallister, Baki Sadi
- Workshop Program - Robert Shannon (Chair), Donna Beals, Ken Embury, Bill Hayes
- Vendor Liaisons - Terry O'Brien (Chair), Scott Moreland, Tammy Pattison
- Tours and Special Events - Marinea Mehrhoff (Chair), Dustin May, Andrew Nelson
- Registration - Marinea Mehrhoff (Chair), Amanda Carl, Dustin May, Andrew Nelson
- Communications - Berta Oates (Chair), Dustin May, Andrew Nelson
- Website - Dustin May (Chair), Robert Baker
Oral Presentations
Po-210 in Drinking Water, the MCL, and Health Effects of Low-Level Exposure
Abstract Presentation- Ralph Seiler
- United States Geological Survey, retired
Po-210 in Drinking Water Resources in Minnesota - A Pilot Study
Abstract Presentation- James A. Jacobus
- Minnesota Department of Health, Environmental Health Division, Saint Paul, MN
- James Lundy
- Minnesota Department of Health, Environmental Health Division, Saint Paul, MN
- Karla Peterson
- Minnesota Department of Health, Environmental Health Division, Saint Paul, MN
- Anna Schliep
- Minnesota Department of Health, Environmental Health Division, Saint Paul, MN
Natural Radioactivity in Drinking Water Resources in Iowa - a Pilot Study
Abstract Presentation- Dustin May
- Interdisciplinary Program in Human Toxicology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Michael K. Schultz
- Interdisciplinary Program in Human Toxicology; Departments of Radiology, Chemistry, and Radiation Oncology; Free Radical and Radiation Biology Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Rapid Preconcentration of Ra-226 in Hydraulic Fracturing Wastewater Samples for Gamma Spectrometry Assay
Abstract Presentation- Sherrod L. Maxwell
- Savannah River Environmental Laboratory, Building 735-B, Aiken, SC
- Daniel McAlister
- PG Research, Inc., Lisle, IL
Accumulation of Radium Decay Products in a Lake Receiving Effluents from a Unconventional Drilling Treatment Facility
Abstract- Andrew W. Nelson
- Interdisciplinary Human Toxicology Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Michael K. Schultz
- Departments of Radiology and Radiation Oncology; Interdisciplinary Human Toxicology Program; Free Radical and Radiation Biology Program; Medical Scientist Training Program; University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
On the Fate and Transport of Radium in Marcellus Shale Produced Fluids
Abstract- Andrew W. Nelson
- Interdisciplinary Human Toxicology Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Adam J. Johns
- Department Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Michael K. Schultz
- Departments of Radiology and Radiation Oncology; Interdisciplinary Human Toxicology Program; Free Radical and Radiation Biology Program; Medical Scientist Training Program; University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Rapid Method for the Determination of Radiostrontium in Milk
Abstract Presentation- Abdul Bari
- Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY
- Umme-Farzana Syed
- Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health Albany, NY
- Joseph Marrantino
- Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health Albany, NY
- Kimi Nishikawaa
- Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health Albany, NY
- AbdulJabbar Khan
- Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health Albany, NY
Observations from Analysis of Alpha/Beta Radionuclides in Food using Quantulus 1220, Quantulus GCT, and Hidex 300 SL Liquid Scintillation Spectrometers
Abstract Presentation- Zhichao Lin
- Food and Drug Administration, Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Winchester, MA
- Stephanie L. Healey
- Food and Drug Administration, Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Winchester, MA
- Patrick Regan
- Food and Drug Administration, Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Winchester, MA
- Denis Bonaccolta
- PerkinElmer, Inc., Radiometric Solutions and Discovery Services, Waltham, MA
- Rick Troyer
- PerkinElmer, Inc., Radiometric Solutions and Discovery Services, Waltham, MA
- Brad Ward
- PerkinElmer, Inc., Radiometric Solutions and Discovery Services, Waltham, MA
- Richard Harazin
- PerkinElmer, Inc., Radiometric Solutions and Discovery Services, Waltham, MA
- Michael Belobraydich
- PerkinElmer, Inc., Radiometric Solutions and Discovery Services, Waltham, MA
On-line Analysis of U, Pu and Am in Urine by Coupling between Chromatography Based on Functionalised Calix[6]arenes Columns and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Abstract Presentation- Celine Bouvier-Capely
- Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety/PRP-Hom/SDI/LRC, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
- Sarah Baghdadi
- Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety/PRP-Hom/SDI/LRC, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
- Gerard Cote
- Paris Sciences et Lettres Research University, Chimie ParisTech - CNRS, Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris, Paris, France
- Francois Rebiere
- Paris Sciences et Lettres Research University, Chimie ParisTech - CNRS, Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris, Paris, France
Rapid Determination of Thorium in Urine by Quadrupole ICP-MS
Abstract Presentation- Yongzhong Liu
- Battelle Memorial Institute, Atlanta, GA
- Ge Xiao
- Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
- David Saunders
- Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
- Robert L. Jones
- Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
A Simultaneous Sample Preparation Procedure for Measurement of Sr-90 and Actinides in a Spot Urine Sample
Abstract- Baki Sadi
- Radiation Protection Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Christopher Rinaldo
- Radiation Protection Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Justin Burgess
- Radiation Protection Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Raymond Ko
- Radiation Protection Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario1, Canada
- Chunsheng Li
- Radiation Protection Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
A Polonium-210 Rapid Emergency Response Bioassay Method: Update
Abstract Presentation- David Saunders
- Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
- Robert L. Jones
- Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
- Supriyadi Sad
- Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
Rapid Turn Around Time Measurements on Emergency Samples at Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Laboratories
Abstract Presentation- Corey White
- Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Laboratories, Carlsbad, NM
- Steven N. Bakhtiar
- Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Laboratories, Carlsbad, NM
- Mansour Akbarzadeh
- Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Laboratories, Carlsbad, NM
Comparison of Internally Deposited Radionuclides' Significant Presence in Public Volunteers as Measured by Lung and Whole Body Counter, Before and After the WIPP 2014 Radiation Event
Abstract Presentation- Ila Pillalamarri
- Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring and Research Center, New Mexico State University, Carlsbad, NM
- Jennifer Lemons
- Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring and Research Center, New Mexico State University, Carlsbad, NM
- Adrianne Navarrette
- Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring and Research Center, New Mexico State University, Carlsbad, NM
- James Monk
- Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring and Research Center, New Mexico State University, Carlsbad, NM
On the Reusability of Diphonix Resin and Sr Resin for the Separation of Strontium from Urine
Abstract Presentation- Michael D. Kaminski
- Nuclear Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL
- Mark Dietz
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
- Cory Hawkins
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
- Giselle Sandi
- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
- Anthony Park
- Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL
- Ilya Shkrob
- Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL
- Carol J. Mertz
- Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL
Update on ORNL Radiobioassay Program: How good is good enough?
Abstract Presentation- Hiromu Kurosaki
- Dosimetry Services Group, Nuclear and Radiological Protection Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
- Govind Rao
- Dosimetry Services Group, Nuclear and Radiological Protection Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Elucidating and Enhancing Raman Spectra for Uranium Speciation and Trace Detection
Abstract Presentation- Grace Lu
- University of Iowa, Department of Chemistry, Iowa City, IA
- Tori Z. Forbes
- University of Iowa, Department of Chemistry, Iowa City, IA
- Amanda J. Haes
- University of Iowa, Department of Chemistry, Iowa City, IA
Cloud Point Extraction : An Interesting Alternative to Liquid-Liquid and Solid-Phase Extraction
Abstract Presentation- Dominic Lariviere
- Radioecology Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
- Charles Labrecque
- Radioecology Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
- Guillaume Blanchet-Chouinard
- Radioecology Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
- Anthony Tremblay
- Radioecology Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
Evaluation of Variability of Stormwater Radionuclide Contamination Levels in a Holding Basin
Abstract Presentation- Thomas L. Rucker
- Leidos Inc., Knoxville, TN
Tritium - To Acidify or Not To Acidify; Does It Matter? - Revisited
Abstract Presentation- Thomas L. Rucker
- Leidos Inc., Knoxville, TN
- C. Martin Johnson, Jr.
- US Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity, Redstone Arsenal, AL
- Jennifer Nickerson
- US Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity, Redstone Arsenal, AL
A Revised TNI Standard for Accreditation of Environmental Radiochemistry Laboratories
Abstract Presentation- Robert Shannon
- QRS LLC, Grand Marais, MN
- Dave Fauth
- Consultant, Aiken, SC
- C. Martin Johnson, Jr.
- US Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity, Redstone Arsenal, AL
- Sreenivas Komanduri
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Trenton, NJ
- Nile Ludtke
- Dade Moeller & Associates, Knoxville, TN
- Keith McCroan
- Environmental Protection Agency, National Analytical Radiation Environmental Laboratory, Montgomery, AL
- Larry Penfold
- TestAmerica, Inc, Arvada, CO
- Tom Semkow
- Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY; School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY
- Richard Sheibley
- Sheibley Consulting LLC, Hummelstown, PA
- Carolyn Wong
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
NAMP Education and Training Program and Webinars
Abstract Presentation- Berta Oates
- Portage Inc., North Ogden, UT
- Mansour Akbarzadeh
- Nuclear Waste Partnership, Carlsbad, NM
- Patricia Paviet
- Department of Energy, Washington, DC
- John Griggs
- Environmental Protection Agency, National Analytical Radiation Environmental Laboratory, Montgomery, AL
Surrogate Post-Detonation Urban Debris (SPUD) Standard Reference Material
Abstract Presentation- Jacqueline L. Mann
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Mark A. Tyra
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- John L. Molloy
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- JoAnn Buscaglia
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory, Quantico, VA
- Jeffrey Leggitt
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory, Quantico, VA
- K. Pfeuffer
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Quantico, VA
- Joshua Dettman
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Quantico, VA
- Jack Hietpas
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Quantico, VA
- Tony D. Kelly
- Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
- John W. McClory
- Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
- D. Turner
- Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
- Simon Jerome
- National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Demonstration of Homogeneity in the Preparation of Pulverised Solid-Matrix Material for Performance Testing Programs
Abstract Presentation- Stan Morton
- Morton Research Group, Arvada, CO
- Velinda Herbert
- Environmental Protection Agency, National Air and Radiation Environmental Laboratory, Montgomery, AL
Developing New Radiochemistry, Health Physics, and Other Nuclear Programs at Florida International University
Abstract Presentation- Hilary P. Emerson
- Applied Research Center, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Florida International University, Miami, FL
- David Roelant
- Applied Research Center, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Florida International University, Miami, FL
- Konstantinos Kavallieratos
- Applied Research Center, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Florida International University, Miami, FL
Rapid Fusion Method to Determine Radiostrontium in Large Concrete Samples
Abstract Presentation- Sherrod L. Maxwell
- Savannah River Environmental Laboratory, Building 735-B, Aiken, SC
Rapid Method to Determine Actinides and Sr-89/90 in Limestone and Marble samples
Abstract Presentation- Sherrod L. Maxwell
- Savannah River Environmental Laboratory, Building 735-B, Aiken, SC
Mass Spectrometric Measurement of Uranium Isotopes and Distribution Coefficient in Fukushima Contaminated Soils
Abstract Presentation- S.K. Sahoo
- National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Inage, Chiba, Japan
- S. Mishra
- National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Inage, Chiba, Japan
- A. Takamasa
- National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Inage, Chiba, Japan
- H. Arae
- National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Inage, Chiba, Japan
- T. Aono
- National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Inage, Chiba, Japan
- Z. Palacz
- IsotopX Ltd, Middlewich, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Rapid Determination of Actinides and Radiostrontium in Environmental Samples in Response to Emergencies Using Liquid Chromatography Coupled to ICP-MS
Abstract Presentation- Azza Habibi
- Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety, Radiation Protection-Environment Unit, Environmental Sample Processing and Metrology Department, Environmental Radioactivity Measurements Laboratory, Orsay, France
- Beatrice Boulet
- Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety, Radiation Protection-Environment Unit, Environmental Sample Processing and Metrology Department, Environmental Radioactivity Measurements Laboratory, Orsay, France
- Gerard Cote
- Paris Sciences et Lettres Research University, Chimie ParisTech - National Center for Scientific Research, Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris, Paris, France
- Dominic Lariviere
- Laboratoire de radioecologie, Departement de chimie, Universite Laval, Quebec, Canada
Analysis of High-Fired Plutonium Oxide and Other Actinides in MAPEP Soil Samples
Abstract Presentation- George Tabatadze
- United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries, Washington State University, Richland, WA
- Elizabeth M. Thomas
- United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries, Washington State University, Richland, WA
- Sergei Y. Tolmachev
- United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries, Washington State University, Richland, WA
Design, Development and Evaluation of a Novel System for Localised, Real-Time Radiometric Groundwater Monitoring at Civil Nuclear Sites: A UK Case Study
Abstract Presentation- Victor Tchiprout
- LabLogic Systems Inc., Brandon, FL
- Tom Deakin
- LabLogic Systems Ltd., Sheffield, United Kingdom; The University of Sheffield, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Nick Atherton
- Sellafield Ltd., Whitehaven and Sellafield, United Kingdom
- Gill Aitken
- Sellafield Ltd., Whitehaven and Sellafield, United Kingdom
- Daniel M. K. Schofield
- LabLogic Systems Ltd., Sheffield, United Kingdom
Development of a Standardised Screening Procedure for Different Sample Matrices Encountered During the Evaluation of Potentially Contaminated Sites in Austria
Abstract Presentation- Eva Maria Lindner
- Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Division for Radiation Protection, Vienna, Austria
- Claudia Landstetter
- Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Division for Radiation Protection, Vienna, Austria
- Michael Zapletal
- Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Division for Radiation Protection, Vienna, Austria
- Viktoria Damberger
- Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Division for Radiation Protection, Vienna, Austria
- Florian Smecka
- Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Division for Radiation Protection, Vienna, Austria
- Fabian Rechberger
- Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Division for Radiation Protection, Vienna, Austria
- Michael Dauke
- Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Division for Radiation Protection, Vienna, Austria
- Michael Tatzber
- Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Division for Radiation Protection, Vienna, Austria
- Christian Katzlberger
- Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Division for Radiation Protection, Vienna, Austria
Long-lived Airborne Gamma-emitting Particulate Radioactivity in the United States
Abstract Presentation- Robert Lowry
- National Analytical Radiation Environmental Laboratory, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Montgomery, AL
Novel Approaches for Sr-90 Quantification in the Aqueous Phase Using Extractive Scintillating Resins
Abstract Presentation- Ayman F. Seliman
- Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, SC
- Valery N. Bliznyuk
- Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, SC
- Scott M. Husson
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Clemson University, SC
- Timothy A. DeVol
- Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, SC
Using Sr Resin with Mixed HCl/HNO3 Matrices
Abstract Presentation- Derek R. McLain
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
- Christine Liu
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
- Ralf Sudowe
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Development and Integration of Automated Systems for the Remote Production of Astatine-211
Abstract- Matthew J. O'Hara
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
- Anthony J. Krzysko
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
- Cynthia M. Niver
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
- Donald K. Hamlin
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- D. Scott Wilbur
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Comparison of the Aqueous/Organic Phase Partitioning of Astatine-211 to Heavy Metals and Halides in a Hydrochloric Acid/Ether/Sodium Hydroxide System
Abstract- Anthony J. Krzysko
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
- Matthew J. O'Hara
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
- Cynthia M. Niver
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
- Donald K. Hamlin
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- D. Scott Wilbur
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Revisiting Protactinium Chemistry for a Range of New Measurements
Abstract Presentation- Simon Jerome
- National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, United Kingdom
- Maria Garcia-Miranda
- National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, United Kingdom
- Peter Ivanov
- National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, United Kingdom
- Cyrus Larijani
- National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Development of a High-Purity Pa-233 Source for the Yield Determination of Pa-231 in Gaseous Centrifuge Components by Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry
Abstract- Matthew J. O'Hara
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
- Jennifer C. Carter
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
- Tapas C. Maiti
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
- Steven L. Petersen
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
- Kimberly A. Burns
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
- Bruce D. Reid
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
Development of Small-Scale Automated Separations for Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry Sample Preparation
Abstract- Samuel S. Morrison
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
- Matthew J. O'Hara
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
- Jay W. Grate
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
- Michael S. Bartsch
- Sandia National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
- Ronald F. Renzi
- Sandia National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
- Kamlesh D. Patel
- Sandia National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
An Investigation of Separable Organics for the Hanford Tank Waste Pre-Treatment
Abstract Presentation- Huei K. Meznarich
- Process Chemistry, 222-S Laboratory, Washington River Protection Solutions, Richland, WA
Ra-226 Analysis on Savannah River Site High Activity Waste Tank Residues
Abstract Presentation- David DiPrete
- Savannah River National Laboratory, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Aiken, SC
- Cecilia DiPrete
- Savannah River National Laboratory, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Aiken, SC
- Charles Coleman
- Savannah River National Laboratory, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Aiken, SC
- Michael Hay
- Savannah River National Laboratory, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Aiken, SC
- Scott Reboul
- Savannah River National Laboratory, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Aiken, SC
- Tim Aucott
- Savannah River National Laboratory, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Aiken, SC
Separation and Analysis of Sr-90 and Zr-90 for Nuclear Forensic Applications
Abstract Presentation- Dominic Lariviere
- Radioecology Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
- Ana Paula Zattoni
- Radioecology Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
How Can We Show Radiolysis and Radio-Shielding?
Abstract Presentation- Andrew Knight
- University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Eric Eitrheim
- University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Andrew Nelson
- University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Madeline Peterson
- University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Tori Forbes
- University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Peter Zalupski
- Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
- Michael Schultz
- University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
The Role of Intercomparison Exercises in the Correction for Bias of Tritium Determination in Environmental Water Samples
Abstract Presentation- Jorge Diodati
- Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Buenos Aires, Argentina Republic
- V. Segovia
- Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Buenos Aires, Argentina Republic
- D. Temprano
- Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Buenos Aires, Argentina Republic
Poster Presentations
Sequential Analysis of Uranium and Plutonium from Bioassay Samples
Abstract- Marie Tallon
- AWE plc., Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
- Kirsty Hackett
- AWE plc., Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
- Dominic Cutter
- AWE plc., Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom; Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
- Nick Evans
- Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
An Intercomparison Study on Gamma Spectrometry Methods Used by FDA Food Emergency Response Radiological Laboratory Network
Abstract- Stephanie L. Healey
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Zhichao Lin
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Kathryn Emanuele
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Lindsey McKee
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Patrick Regan
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Susanne Brooks
- Office of Regulatory Science, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD
- Donald Burr
- Office of Regulatory Science, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD
- William Cunningham
- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, Gaithersburg, MD
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) Detection of Processed Uranium in Food
Abstract- Abdur-Rafay Shareef
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Zhichao Lin
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Jingjing Pan
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Stephanie L. Healey
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Patrick M. Regan
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Brian L. Baker
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
Rapid Screening of Radioactive Curium (Cm) in Food by Solid Phase Extraction Liquid Scintillation Counting
Abstract- Zhichao Lin
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Stephanie L. Healey
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Thomas Semkow
- Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY
- Abdul Bari
- Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY
Isotopic Analysis of Plutonium (Pu) in Foods by Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Abstract- Kathryn Emanuele
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Zhichao Lin
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Stephanie L. Healey
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Abdur-Rafay Shareef
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Patrick M. Regan
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
Analysis of Radioactive Strontium in Food by Cerenkov Liquid Scintillation Counting
Abstract- Jingjing Pan
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Kathryn Emanuele
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Eileen Maher
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Zhichao Lin
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Stephanie L. Healey
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Patrick M. Regan
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
The Effect of Sr-Spec Resin Column Age on Gravimetric and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) Strontium Recovery Analyses
Abstract- Olga Piraner
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Sciences, Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology Branch, Atlanta, GA
- Robert L. Jones
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health, Division of Laboratory Sciences, Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology Branch, Atlanta, GA
- David Saunders
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health, Division of Laboratory Sciences, Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology Branch, Atlanta, GA
Rapid Detection of Thorium-232 in FDA Regulated Products
Abstract- Kelly Garnick
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Philip Stafford
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Kelly Garnick
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Elon Malkin
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Thomas Scott
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Cong Wei
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
Radionuclide Permeability through Food and Food Packaging as Determined by Computational and Experimental Studies for High Throughput Sample Analysis Following a Nuclear Incident
Abstract- Anthony E. Wetherby Jr
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Danielle Larese
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Lindsey McKee
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Brian Sweeney
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Phillip Stafford
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Elon Malkin
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- Cong Wei
- Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Food and Drug Administration, Winchester, MA
- J. Paul Kirwan
- Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD
- Olivier Vitrac
- French National Institute for Agricultural Research, Paris, France
Development and Implementation of National Nuclear Forensics Library
Abstract- Kalaya Changkrueng
- Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation, Office of Atoms for Peace, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
- Harinate Mungpayaban
- Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation, Office of Atoms for Peace, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
- Arug Wititteeranon
- Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation, Office of Atoms for Peace, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
- Areerak Roen-Eng
- Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation, Office of Atoms for Peace, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
- Ladapa Srijittawa
- Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation, Office of Atoms for Peace, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
- Paphon Phaukkachane
- Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation, Office of Atoms for Peace, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
Nuclear Forensics Center in Thailand
Abstract- Kalaya Changkrueng
- Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation, Office of Atoms for Peace, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
- Harinate Mungpayaban
- Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation, Office of Atoms for Peace, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
- Arug Wititteeranon
- Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation, Office of Atoms for Peace, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
- Areerak Roen-Eng
- Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation, Office of Atoms for Peace, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
- Ladapa Srijittawa
- Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation, Office of Atoms for Peace, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
Investigations of Actinides in the Vadose Zone
Abstract- Hilary P. Emerson
- Applied Research Center, Florida International University, Miami, FL
- Brian A. Powell
- Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Science, Clemson University, Anderson, SC
- Daniel I. Kaplan
- Environmental Science and Biotechnology Division, Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, SC
- Laura Bagwell
- Environmental Science and Biotechnology Division, Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, SC
- Kimberly Roberts
- Environmental Science and Biotechnology Division, Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, SC
- Michael Witmer
- Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Science, Clemson University, Anderson, SC
On the Development and Characterisation of an Hydroxamate Based Extraction Chromatographic Resin
Abstract- Steffen Happel
- TrisKem International, Bruz, France
- Carina Dirks
- TrisKem International, Bruz, France
- Aude Bombard
- TrisKem International, Bruz, France
- Nicolas Maudoux
- TrisKem International, Bruz, France
Characterisation of a TBP Resin and its Application to the Separation of Sn
Abstract- Steffen Happel
- TrisKem International, Bruz, France
- Carina Dirks
- TrisKem International, Bruz, France
- Eva Kovacs-Szeles
- Centre for Energy Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
- Nora Vajda
- RadAnal Kft, Budapest, Hungary
- Aude Bombard
- TrisKem International, Bruz, France
On the Direct Determination of Radiostrontium and Pb-210 from Water Samples
Abstract- Carina Dirks
- TrisKem International, Bruz, France
- Jake Surman
- Lancaster Environmental Center, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
- Jackie Pates
- Lancaster Environmental Center, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
- Steffen Happel
- TrisKem International, Bruz, France
European Metrology Research Programme Project ENV 54: Metrology for Decommissioning Nuclear Facilities
Abstract- Simon Jerome
- National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, United Kingdom
- Dirk Arnold
- Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Braunschweig, Germany
- Pierino de Felice
- Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Casaccia Research Centre, Rome, Italy
- Petr Kovar
- Czech Metrology Institute, Department of primary metrology of ionizing radiation, Brno, Czech Republic
- Jiri Suran
- Czech Metrology Institute, Department of primary metrology of ionizing radiation, Brno, Czech Republic
Uranyl Carbonate Speciation by Time Resolved Laser Induced Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Abstract- Oliver Preedy
- Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
- Craig Buck
- Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
- David R. Worall
- Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
- David Read
- Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
- Nick D. M. Evans
- Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
Determination of Np-237 and Pu-239 in Urine Using Sector Field Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (SF-ICP-MS)
Abstract- Ge Xiao
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Sciences, Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology Branch, Atlanta, GA
- Yongzhong Liu
- Battelle Memorial Institute, Atlanta, GA
- David Saunders
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Sciences, Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology Branch, Atlanta, GA
- Robert L. Jones
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Sciences, Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology Branch, Atlanta, GA
A Survey of Background Uranium and Polonium Radioactivity Concentration in Urine Bioassay of Korean General Public
Abstract- Seokwon Yoon
- National Radiation Emergency Medical Center, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
- Wi-Ho Ha
- National Radiation Emergency Medical Center, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
- Yejin Kim
- National Radiation Emergency Medical Center, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
- Jaeryong Yoo
- National Radiation Emergency Medical Center, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
- Sunhoo Park
- National Radiation Emergency Medical Center, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
- Seung-Sook Lee
- National Radiation Emergency Medical Center, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
Rapid Counting Source Preparation Method for Alpha Spectrometry
Abstract- Rebecca Mueller
- Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY
- Hiromu Kurosaki
- Nuclear & Radiological Protection Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Production and Use of Optimized Gamma Sample Holders Using Computer-Aided Design, 3-D Printing, and Geometry Modeling Software
Abstract- David Pettinelli
- Air Force Technical Applications Center, Patrick Air Force Base, FL
Measurement of Radionuclide Concentrations in Japanese Fish Reference Materials Produced in the Aftermath of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Accident
Abstract- Jerome LaRosa
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Svetlana Nour
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
Computational Facets of Radioactive Box (Compartment) Modeling
Abstract- Thomas M. Semkow
- Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY; School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY