Call for Abstracts: International Symposium on Understanding the Double Burden of Malnutrition for Effective Interventions
Interested participants have until April 23 to submit abstracts for the Symposium on Understanding the Double Burden of Malnutrition, a tri-agency initiative of the IAEA, World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF to take place 10-13 December 2018 at t... Continue reading
Turkey Starts Construction of its First Nuclear Power Plant
Turkey reported the construction start of its first nuclear power plant to the IAEA’s Power Reactor Information System (PRIS) this week.
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Mi Participación en el Máster de Radioterapia Avanzada: Blog, Episodio 2
María Cecilia Atencio Rosselot es radióloga en Mendoza, Argentina. Este año está participando en un máster de Radioterapia Avanzada en Chile, ofrecido en la Fundación Arturo López Pérez y apoyado por el OIEA. María Cecilia está documentando sus experiencias del curso en este blog.
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My Participation in the Advanced Radiotherapy Masters Course: Blog, Episode 2
María Cecilia Atencio Rosselot is a radiologist in Mendoza, Argentina. This year she is participating in a Master’s course in Advanced Radiotherapy in Chile offered by the Arturo López Pérez Foundation with the support of the IAEA. María Cecilia is sharing her experience of the course through a series of blog posts.
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Extending Collaboration, the IAEA Signs a New Agreement with Japan’s National Institute of Radiological Sciences (NIRS-QST)
For the past four years, the IAEA has worked in collaboration with Japan’s National Institute of Radiological Sciences (NIRS), part of their National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science (QST): the success of the relationship has motivated a new agreement, committing to another four years of collaboration (2018-2022).
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Food Irradiation and the Changing Climate
Throughout history, insect pests have posed challenges by spreading diseases, damaging crops and affecting environments, causing damage of more than 70 billion dollars a year. Continue reading
Ocean Acidification: Meeting Focuses on Impacts and Adaptation Strategies in Latin America
Scientists, policy-makers and representatives from the aquaculture sector came together last week to develop an action plan to better understand and address ocean acidification. Continue reading
Fighting Breast Cancer with Nuclear Techniques
Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women, causing over 500 000 deaths every year. Early diagnosis is key to effective treatment and can save lives. Continue reading

