3rd European IRPA Regional Congress

Helsinki hosted the Third European IRPA Regional Congress during the week of 14 June.  The Congress attracted 850 participants from 44 countries.  There were 157 oral presentations and 351 posters.  The program featured a wide range of topics and refresher courses.  A summary of the Congress sessions can be viewed and downloaded from the IRPA Reports and Documents page.

The Congress program included the International Organizations Forum conducted to review the activities of the International Organizations (EC, IAEA, ICRP, ICRU, ILO, NEA/CRPPH, UNSCEAR, WHO) in radiation protection. The Forum concluded with a round table discussion on future needs and challenges in Radiation Protection. A summary of the Forum highlights is also available on the IRPA Reports and Documents page.