Partnership in Preparation: Strengthening Radiological Response Capabilities Through Collaboration with Community Partners
Emergency Preparedness and planning for radiological emergencies can be challenging. This session will introduce tools and strategies for mitigating the impact of these obstacles. As part of these strategies, insight into how community partnerships can strengthen response capabilities and overcome these challenges will be proposed. The mutually beneficial relationships developed between the City of Hamilton […]
Yeast-Based Impedance Biodosimetry for Retrospective Assessment of Radiation Exposures
Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast cells were investigated as fortuitous dosimeters for retrospective assessments of exposures following large-scale radiological or nuclear accidents. The radiation response of yeast cells was examined by using cellular metabolic activity and electrical impedance of the solution to evaluate dose. Active laboratory-grade dry yeast cells were used as the biological material as these […]
A Series of Unfortunate Events – Decontructing the Requirements for Reporting on Norm Related Incidents
Norm related materials and events associated with these materials have ‘normally’ fostered confusion on their oversight within the NSC Act and Regs. In light of the resurgence of interest for safeguards reporting, this presentation will review an incident that highlighted the need to understand the use of dosimetry for personnel exposure to radiation emitting devices […]