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BVS-ABR is

Belgian Society for Radiation Protection - L'Association Belge de Radioprotection - Belgische Vereniging voor Stralingsbescherming

Scientific association with interest in protection against the risks of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation

Member of IRPA (international RP association) Activities: meetings, E&T, workgroups,…

Publications: Newsletter, Annals, advice

More information?

www.bvsabr.be

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Young Scientist Event - Programme

14:00 – 14:10 Welkom en introductie - Accueil et introduction (T. Clarijs)

14:10 - 14:20 Presentation of the BVS-ABR working group communication (T. Perko)

14:20 – 14:50 Improving personal dosimetry of medical staff wearing radioprotective garments: design of a new whole-body dosimeter using Monte Carlo simulationsClarita Vargas Saldarriaga (SCK•CEN, Winner of the BVS-ABR Young Scientist Award)

14:50 – 15:10 Clearance levels for surface-contaminated objects leaving a nuclear facility: preliminary resultsFrederica Russo (Bel V)

15:10 – 15:30 The impact of recent X-ray and image processing technology on occupational exposure during coronary angiography proceduresDimitri Buytaert (UGent)

15:30 – 15:50 Koffiepauze

15:50 – 16:10 Dynamic genetic adaptation of Cupriavidus metallidurans in response to uraniumTom Rogiers (SCK•CEN)

16:10 – 16:30 Microdosimetry in hadron therapy as a bridge between physics and biologyAlessio Parisi (SCK•CEN)

16:30 Conclusie en einde - Conclusion et clotûre

Aftermatch: Geus van Gent: Kantienberg 9, 9000 Gent

What is the IRPA YGN?

• An international network of “Young Professionals” across the field of

Radiation Protection.

• Open to all ‘young’ members of IRPA

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Mission

“To encourage, inspire and develop the next generation of

radiation protection professionals across the world and

promote the communication and collaboration

of IRPA members”

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How is it organised / run?

• Current representatives include:

• Sylvain Andresz (France) (Chairman)

• Akihiro Sakoda (Secretary) & Takahiko Kono (Japan)

• Peter Bryant & Jess Revill (UK)

• Christoph Stettner (Austria)

• Jin Sung Kim & Wi-Ho Ha (South Korea)

• Innocent Tsorxe (USA)

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What have they been up to?

1. A IRPA YGN section added to the New IRPA Website. Details of the IRPA YGN and what it wants to achieve.• Key Contacts in relevant countries

• Details of IRPA YGN Events

• Link to a Facebook Group Page (@IRPAYGN)

2. Strategic Agenda 2018-2020 (under construction)• Representation of the young generation

• Professional development

• Experience transfer

• Relationship

• Communication

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http://www.irpa.net/YPN/index.asp

https://fr-fr.facebook.com/IRPAYGN/

What have they been up to?

3. An electronic survey was circulated in 2017 to Young Professionals working in Radiation Protection (via the IRPA Associate Societies)

…including 19 answers from Belgium (7%)Results are on www.irpa.net !

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Medical

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Some results from the survey

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Evaluation and ack-

nowledgement of the outcome of

RP work

Key Points from the Survey

• 1/3 respondents did not have specific training in RP - learnt ‘on the job’!

• Employers:

• Various kind of training implemented ⇒ However more training wanted

• Overseas exchange programme not implemented and highly desired

• RP National Societies :

• YG section (or equivalent) implemented + YG Award ⇒ But more still wanted by a large part of respondents.

• Mentorship / Tutorship + Links to Employers ⇒ not implemented and highly desired.

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Key Points from the Survey

• Other needs identified :

• Participation and the representation of the young generationat conferences (national and international).

• Increased awareness and communication about radioactivity and radiation protection toward the public and the students (e.g. lectures at university).

• Secure job opportunities and visible careers in radiation protection.

• Increased mentorship/tutorship and educational support.

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Some other results from the survey

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Very satisfied

What motivated you to enter the domain of radiation protection?

RP is part of the job

It was not a deliberate choice

Less…

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BVS-ABR initiatives

Scientific sessions and E&T events

Initiatives BVS-ABR communication & ethics workgroup

Website: Vacancies, links to potential employers, definitions of job profiles (RPE-RPO)

Young Scientist Award

(no Young Scientist section …yet)

More information, suggestions, initiatives?

tclarijs@sckcen.be