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Workshop "Fit for purpose: A German contribution to the new ICRP recommendations"

  • The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) and the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) co-organise the national workshop "Fit for Purpose" from November 6th to 8th 2024 in Munich at the Design Offices Munich Highlight Towers.
  • Registration and abstract submission for the event is open. Registration is mandatory as places are limited. There are no registration fees.
  • For further information please contact mbirschwilks@bfs.de.

Background

The revision and re-evaluation of the Recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection ICRP (ICRP Publication 103) represents the most significant process for radiation protection over the upcoming years, both nationally and internationally, to keep the System of Radiological Protection "Fit for Purpose".

The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) and the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) are delighted to co-organise a national workshop in Germany with the objective to pinpoint the areas that, as part of the revision process, need attention in order to improve radiation protection or where radiation protection is effective and sufficient.

Workshop scope

The purpose of the workshop is to effectively incorporate the German position on radiation protection into this process as well as to identify issue areas that must be considered as part of the continuing revision process to improve radiation protection.

A summary of the workshop's findings will be published.

Topics

The workshop programme will seek to ensure a good balance between the different sessions and will be structured around invited speakers and interactive discussions.

The workshop will address the following topics

Justification of Medical Radiation ApplicationsShow / Hide

There are three levels of justification of medical exposures

  • radiation in medicine does more good than harm
  • a specific radiological procedure provides necessary diagnostic information or improves treatment
  • the application of a procedure is justified for that specific patient.
    In cases of screening, when there is no hint that exposed patients may actually be ill, justification should be performed with a special focus on benefits and risk in a holistic approach.

Future challenges for the radiation detriment - Cancer, heritable effects, cardiovascular diseasesShow / Hide

The use of new models and the examination of the inclusion of hereditary and cardiovascular diseases in the detriment can enable a much more precise estimate of the radiation-related health risk and thus optimise radiation protection.

Radiation Emergencies and Malicious EventsShow / Hide

  • Sharing and discussing approaches to and results of hazard assessments for the wide area of possible scenarios covered by the work of TG 120,
  • Identifying needs for adaptation of generic protection strategies in case of radiation emergencies – including nuclear explosions - related to military actions (wartime scenarios),
  • Improving the guidance on termination of protective actions, management of waste and health surveillance for the scenarios considered in the TG 120.

Societal Aspects of RPShow / Hide

For radiation protection, the public's dealing with scientific knowledge on radiation, protective measures and recommendations for protective behaviour have to be considered. Aim of this topic is to discuss the role of communication, public engagement and dialogue within the system of radiation protection. Barriers and facilitators to put the ICRP System into societal practice should be discussed.

Non-human BiotaShow / Hide

The protection of non-human species aims to preserve populations and ecosystems. This is to be achieved by determining the radiation exposure of reference organisms (Reference Animals and Plants, RAP) and comparing it with assessment benchmarks. The ICRP recommendations provide the necessary (simple) models for estimating the radiation exposure of reference organisms and Derived Consideration Reference Levels (DCRLs) as assessment benchmarks.

Dose calculation, monitoring and dose quantities including Weighting factorsShow / Hide

The revision process initiated by ICRP includes validating data and assumptions behind the definition and calculation of the protection quantities, including the method for calculating the detriment, on which an update of the weighting factors may depend. Any proposed change should consider the practical implications, balancing the proposed benefits with the costs of implementation of the operational quantities used to represent the protection quantities in measurements.

Impact AssessmentShow / Hide

The ICRP system of radiological protection is based on science, values, and experience. In general, the system should consider most recent scientific evidence, but it should also consider what any change might mean for radiation protection and what added value it might offer compared to existing protection. The system should be both practical and easy to communicate. Consequently, any changes envisaged to make the System fit-for-purpose need to be accompanied by a careful impact assessment carried out with relevant stakeholders. The aim should be to modernize the radiation protection system where necessary, but to ensure that it is robust, practical and easy to communicate.


Programme

A preliminary programme will be published soon.

Participation / Registration / Abstract submission

Participants are expected to attend in person, while streaming will be available.

Registration is mandatory as places are limited.

There are no registration fees.

Abstracts

  • All abstracts must be submitted in English.
  • The abstract should not exceed one single page (500 words) and it should contain a title (clear and concise) followed by the full names of the authors and their affiliations.
  • Please, use the template and rename the file as following: Surname_Name.docx or doc.
  • Download the abstract template.
  • Abstracts should be sent to: mbirschwilks@bfs.de

Registration

For registration, please send the following information to mbirschwilks@bfs.de:

  • Family name
  • First name
  • E-mail address
  • Phone number (International format including country code, e.g. for Germany: +49 123 45 67 89)
  • Affiliation (name of institution, city and country)

By sending the e-mail you confirm that you have taken note of the privacy statement. You consent to the use of your personal data for the sole purpose of the organisation of the workshop. This consent is given according to Articles 6 (I) a), 7 GDPR and may be withdrawn at any time.

Privacy

When registering for the workshop, you agree that your name and contact details appear on the participants list. This comprises your name and affiliation, which you provide yourself in the registration.

During the workshop we will take documentary photos for later use in presentations and other publications. Please also take note of the general privacy statement of BfS.

Important dates

  • 15th April 2024: Call for abstracts
  • NEW! 30th June 2024: Deadline for abstract submission
  • 26th July 2024: Notification to the authors
  • 13th September 2024: Deadline for registration
  • 11th October 2024: Final programme
  • 6th-8th November 2024: Workshop "Fit for purpose: A German contribution to the new ICRP recommendations"

Venue

The workshop will be held on the 32nd floor of the Design Offices Munich Highlight Towers.

Mies-van-der-Rohe-Straße 8
80807 München
Germany

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Accommodations and hotels

Participants are kindly asked to arrange travelling and accommodation themselves. The expenses incurred are not refundable.

Contact

Federal Office for Radiation Protection
National and international Collaboration, Scientific Coordination; Social Aspects of Radiation Protection │ PB3
Ingolstädter Landstrasse 1
85764 München (Neuherberg)

mbirschwilks@bfs.de
State of 2024.06.05

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