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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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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