The iia Board and Management have given careful consideration to the location and timing options for IMRP20 throughout 2021 and are now able to confirm that the event will proceed, as a face-to-face event in Bangkok, between 7-11 November 2022. In reaching its decision the iia...
The iia, as a founding member of the Society for Sterility Assurance Professionals (SfSAP), will be represented at the upcoming Kilmer Conference in Athens Greece during 13 – 16 June 2022. The SfSAP are planning an interactive presentation titled: A structured pathway to support, attract,...
There have been many developments since the international phytosanitary irradiation community met during the Chapman University Forum in 2018. The Phytosanitary Irradiation Platform (PsIP psipglobal.org) has since been formed by the iia to unite and represent this growing global industry. The first Phytosanitary Irradiation Forum will...
On 27th April 2022, The China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC), a member of iia, published its 2021 annual report. This document shows the complex nature and wide scope of CIRC activities that include research and development, manufacturing and sales of pharmaceuticals, radioactive sources and...
The IMRP20 May newsletter has now been circulated with the latest updates: Abstract submission deadline extended Registration is open - see the options Pre-IMRP20 Traning Course Workshop on Security of Gamma Irradiators Exhibition update - the opportunity to exhibit is now open to non-members The newsletter...
The Irradiation Panel met on 6th April 2022 for its Annual General Meeting following meetings of the Irradiation and Microbiology Working Groups the preceding day. The Annual General Meeting was notable for a number of reasons: The Panel officially adopted a new name, to be...
The iia is pleased to announce details of the joint iia/WINS Workshop on the Security of Gamma Irradiation Facilities. This full day workshop will be held on Friday 11th November 2022 during the 20th International Meeting on Radiation Processing (IMRP20) in Bangkok, Thailand. The objectives of...
Thank you to those that have already submitted abstracts to be considered for inclusion in the IMRP20 program. The abstract submission deadline has now been extended to 1st June 2022. Papers presenting case studies are preferred and a list of topics that are of particular interest is...
The dry sewage hygienization plant built by Symec Engineers (India) Pvt Ltd in the central Indian city of Indore, in collaboration with Indore Smart City Limited and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), has now received its final operational and safety licence. This facility will will...
The National Association for Application of Radioisotopes and Radiation (NAARRI), Mumbai, India has announced details of its NICSTAR-2023 conference. Radiation Technologies: Challenges & Opportunities for Sustainable Development 'The National Association for Application of Radioisotopes and Radiation (NAARRI) is pleased to announce an international conference on radioisotopes and...
REPSOL Healthcare in collaboration with IONISOS, a member of iia, will present their webinar 'Polypropylene solutions for radiation sterilization' at 4pm CEST on 26th April 2022. The effects of radiation on polymers and solutions to mitigate its effects on polypropylene will be discussd along with a...
The iia is pleased to share that registration for IMRP20 is now open. In addition to the 'Full Conference Package' for attendance of the entire meeting, the iia has introduced the 'Forum Package' that enables attendance of pre-selected sessions on focussed topics. Further details about the IMRP20...
The first Research Coordination Meeting (RCM) of the new IAEA Coordinated Research Project (CRP) D61026 on Novel Irradiation Technology for Phytosanitary Treatment of Food Commodities and Promotion of Trade was held from 22 to 29 March 2022 as a virtual meeting. The RCM was attended by...
