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How to Improve the Protection of Patients Undergoing Frequent Medical Imaging

Progress made to reduce radiation-related risks – while maintaining the benefits – for patients who need frequent medical imaging was discussed at a virtual meeting held by the IAEA this week. Continue reading

IAEA Director General Grossi on Upcoming Trip to Germany

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi will make an official visit to Germany next week to meet senior government officials and take part in the World Health Summit. Continue reading

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme Attracts Interest from Students and Donors

Over 550 candidates from more than 90 countries submitted applications to the IAEA Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) by the 11 October deadline. The fellowship aims to increase the participation of women in nuclear science by providin... Continue reading

The Evolution of Medical Imaging for Cancer Care

Medical imaging technology has revolutionized health care, allowing doctors to detect cancer earlier and improve patient outcomes. From X-rays to PET and CT scans to theranostics, learn how medical imaging for cancer care has evolved over the decades. Continue reading

Conference on Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in Industry: transforming liabilities into possibilities

Some 600 participants from 94 countries gathered online today for the start of the IAEA’s International Conference on Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in Industry. The two-week event is the IAEA’s first international confer... Continue reading

World Food Day 2020: IAEA & FAO’s Joint Work Benefits Farmers and Increases Food Security Worldwide

In 2020, more than 80 developing countries from all over the world have received support from the IAEA in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in improving food security and agricultural development with th... Continue reading

Building Robust, Sustainable, Resilient Nuclear Safety and Security Infrastructure: African Countries Collaborate

Enhancing collaboration both within and between countries in Africa in nuclear safety and security is key to strong, sustainable regulation on the continent, agreed speakers at the meeting of regulators from 33 African countries in a virtual meeting la... Continue reading

Rosatom Technical Academy Becomes First IAEA Collaborating Centre in Three Programmatic Areas

Rosatom Technical Academy (Rosatom Tech) has become the first IAEA Collaborating Centre to extend its work with the IAEA into three different programmatic areas: nuclear sciences and applications, nuclear security and nuclear energy. Continue reading