american nuclear society biology & medicine presentation to the ans board of directors christina...
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American Nuclear SocietyBiology & Medicine
Presentation to the
ANS Board of Directors
Christina R. Plies, Vice-Chair
November 17, 2004
Washington, DC
Biology & Medicine Division
The Biology and Medicine Division (BMD) of American Nuclear Society focuses on the biological applications and medical uses of the atom.
Biology & Medicine Mission
Members focus on the application and development of nuclear technology for the life sciences, as well as the impact of such technology on society. Areas of interest include neutron, photon, and charged-particle applications, dosimetry, radiographic and radioisotope imaging, radionuclide production, bone and tissue dosimetry, biological effects of radiation exposure, and other related subjects.
2004-2005BMD Governance
Officers (1-yr term)Officers (1-yr term)Chair
Amares ChattVice-Chair
Christina R. PliesSecretary/Treasurer
Dickerson C. MorenoBoard Liaison
Ann Bisconti
Executive Committee (3-yr term)Executive Committee (3-yr term)Donald A. BeckerElisabete A. DeNadai FerandesRobert R. GreenbergStephen P. LaMontSheldon LandsbergerNicholas M. SpyrouAlbert L. Wiley, Jr.Rolf L. Zeisler
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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
ThruSept
BMD Membership Trend
BMD Membership by Sector
BMD Budget
• In 2004, 100% of expenditures toward student support
• 2005 will increase this support
Awarded:Student Conf. $200.00
Travel Grant $400.00
Currently: $6,216.00
Anticipated Income:MARC VI $5,000.00
BMD Contributions to ANS
• Position Statements– Food Irradiation & Radon in Homes
• Participation with Other Professional SocietiesANS members also members in – AAPM (American Association of Physicists in
Medicine)– HPS (Health Physics Society)– ACS (American Chemical Society)
BMD Services to Membership
• Restructuring of technical subcommittees
• Scholarships– Endowment for Vogt Award increased to
$40K (up $12K in two years!)
• Student Support– Special travel grant to best paper in BMD
track – Student Conference support
• Safeguards (Class I)
• International Topical(Class IV/II)Meeting on Industrial Radiation and Radioisotope Measurement Applications (IRRMA)
• MARC VI (Class I)– 250 participants, 37 countries, 200 published
papers– $20K profit
BMD-Sponsored Meetings
BMD-Sponsored Meetings
• Modern Trends in (Class IV)Activation Analysis (MTAA)
• Pacific Basin (Class I)Nuclear Conference
• Nuclear Analytical (Class IV)
Methods in the Life Sciences (NAMLS)
Planned Sessions
June 2005 Annual Meeting• General Session• Nuclear Analytical Techniques
November 2005 Winter Meeting• General Session• Production & Applications of alpha, beta, and
Auger emitters for Radionuclide Therapy • Medical Physics• Food Safety
Summary and Future Goals
• Increase support for student activities and professional development
• Adapt BMD B&R to updated model• Increase number of sessions offered• Begin Continuing Medical Education (CME)
initiative• Update newsletter and website• Coordinate with other professional societies (ie.
AAPM, HPS)• Emergency Preparedness/Rapid Response
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