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:

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

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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

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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

Workshop Presentations

Workshop - Training and Opportunities for the Next Generation of Health Physicists and Radiochemists

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Workshop - Gamma Spectrometry Calibration and Efficiency Corrections - Moving Beyond Physical Standards?

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Workshop - A Primer of Gamma-ray Spectroscopy and Nuclear Forensics

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Workshop - Radioactivity Proficiency Test Provider Workshop at RRMC 2015

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Workshop - RRMC 2015 DOELAP and MAPEP Combined Workshop

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Workshop - EICHROM Technologies User's Group Workshop during the RRMC 2015

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Workshop - ICLN Radiological / Nuclear Laboratory Workgroup: Background, Emergency Response Issues, Interagency Coordination, Products and Path Forward

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Workshop - High Resolution Gamma-ray Spectrometry Analyses for Normal Operations and Radiological Incident Response

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