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1 August 2019
Nuclear Techniques for Better Nutrition
Malnutrition is a major global health problem, and poor diet has been linked to a range of chronic diseases. Read more →
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31 July 2019
Making the Grade: IAEA Tests How Well Laboratories Analyse Water
Excellent, good, questionable or unacceptable: how good is your water chemistry analysis? Read more →
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30 July 2019
Spent Fuel Management: Four Decades of Research
The nuclear power plant construction boom of the 1960s and 1970s held the promise of a new energy era and at the same time brought about a new challenge: dealing with the spent fuel discharged by the plants. Could this fuel be recycled? Could it be disposed of? Read more →
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29 July 2019
Focusing on Theranostics: IAEA to Hold its First Virtual International Conference
Health professionals interested in theranostics – a patient-centred and personalized form of care – are invited to register for the IAEA’s first virtual conference, which will take place on 4 and 5 September 2019. Read more →
Press Release
25 July 2019
Designation of an Acting Director General
As a consequence of the recent passing away of Director General Yukiya Amano, and in order to ensure the orderly and smooth functioning of the Agency, the Board of Governors has decided to designate Mr Cornel Feruta as acting Director General, until a Director General assumes office. Read more →
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28 Oct – 1 Nov 2019
Vienna, Austria
International Symposium on Trends in Radiopharmaceuticals (ISTR-2019)
4 – 7 Nov 2019
The Hague, Netherlands
International Conference on Effective Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory Systems: Working Together to Enhance Cooperation
25 – 29 Nov 2019
Buenos Aires, Argentina
International Conference on Research Reactors: Addressing Challenges and Opportunities to Ensure Effectiveness and Sustainability
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