Nuclear and Radiation Innovations at HANDA PILIPINAS 2020
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Nuclear and Radiation Innovations at HANDA PILIPINAS 2020
Harnessing the Atom’s unique advantages during disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, nuclear and radiation applications will be showcased by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) at the HANDA PILIPINAS: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Response Expo 2020 to be held on March 12 to 14 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
Organized by the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) and the DOST-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), the expo will exhibit the latest DOST technologies that will support initiatives towards disaster risk reduction and management and help ensure safer and more resilient communities.
The exhibits will revolve around the theme “Science for the People: Safer, Adaptive and Prepared Filipino Communities toward Sustainable Development.”
As part of the exhibits, PNRI will feature its environmental radioactivity monitoring systems – the radionuclide monitoring station under the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) and the newer System for Online Monitoring of Environmental Radiation (SOMER), which can provide valuable data for decision makers in case of nuclear and radiological incidents near the country.
Also among the technologies are the irradiated chicken breast adobo, which can serve as a ready-to-eat meal for calamity victims that can last longer through radiation processing.
For medical applications, hemostats developed by PNRI researchers can reduce or stop the bleeding in wounds or skin openings from military or civilian trauma.
PNRI researchers will also join the breakout sessions to talk about the benefits of food irradiation in prolonging the shelf-life of food and other products, as well as the Institute’s cytogenetic biodosimetry service, which involves the analysis of chromosomes to measure radiation exposure, particularly during radiation-related emergencies.
As the national regulatory body for nuclear and radioactive materials, PNRI continues to coordinate with various government agencies and scientific institutions in improving the country’s capability to respond in the event of a nuclear or radiological emergency.
PNRI Hosts IAEA/RCA Regional Workshop on Radiological Dose Assessment
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PNRI Hosts IAEA/RCA Regional Workshop on Radiological Dose Assessment
Researchers representing several countries in the Asia-Pacific region meet with experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the further development of environmental radioactivity monitoring efforts in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in marine systems, during the IAEA/RCA Regional Workshop on Radiological Dose Assessment hosted by the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) from February 24 to 28, 2020 at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center in Quezon City.
The workshop was held in collaboration with the IAEA and the Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific (RCA).
IAEA Project RAS7028 aims to enhance the capabilities of Member States in monitoring marine radioactivity and to assess the potential impact of radioactive releases from nuclear facilities into the marine environment, whether routine or accidental.
PNRI Receives Recognition from DOST-TAPI for Successful Commercialization of Technologies
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PNRI Receives Recognition from DOST-TAPI for Successful Commercialization of Technologies
Congratulations to DOST-PNRI for receiving recognition from the DOST-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) for its successful commercialization of DOST-funded technologies under its Technology Transfer Day Project in 2019.
The plaque was given to PNRI Technology Transfer and Business Development Officer Mr. Gregory Ciocson during DOST-TAPI's 33rd Anniversary Celebration.
According to DOST-TAPI, the Technology Transfer Day provides a venue to fast-track the commercialization of DOST technologies for entrepreneurs, investors, fabricators, and technology adaptors, contributing to DOST's efforts to make science and technology more significant and responsive to the needs of the local market.
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Medical Professionals Complete Radioisotopes Training Early in 2020
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Medical Professionals Complete Radioisotopes Training Early in 2020
Doctors, nuclear medicine specialists and other professionals in the medical field recently completed this year's first Course on Medical Use of Radioisotopes (CMR), formerly the Radioisotope Techniques Training Course – Medical (RTTC-M).
The month-long training course is offered by DOST-PNRI's Nuclear Training Center to individuals involved or will be involved in the use of radioisotopes in the medical field.
The RTTC, first held in April 1959, was the start of human resources development program in nuclear science and technology in the Philippines.
