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Day 1: Empowering the Next Generation of Radiological Protection Professionals

Moderator: Ämilie Degenhardt (BfS, Germany)

12:00 - 12:15

Welcome and Introduction to ICRP

Kelsey Cloutier (ICRP, Canada)

12:15 - 13:15

The Diverse World of Radiological Protection Careers

Beyond the Lab: Creating Communities and Opportunities in Early Career Science

Ämilie Degenhardt (BfS, Germany)

From Myanmar to Japan: A Researcher’s Journey in Radiation Protection and Beyond

Win Thu Zar (Nagasaki University, Japan)

Softening the Science: Laying Foundational Knowledge of Radiation Protection Principles for Future Generations

Hafsa Essop (University of Pretoria, South Africa)

There is Still Much to be Done - Opportunities for Personal Development and a Career in Radiological Protection From a Personal Perspective

Piotr Pankowski (University of Lodz, Poland)

Opportunities From Being an ICRP Mentee

David Sibenaler (ARPANSA, Australia)

13:15 - 13:45

Navigating Career Pathways and Building a Future in Radiological Protection

Exploring RP Career options in Academia, Industry, and Government

Nicole Martinez (Clemson University, USA)

Education of Physicists for the Future

Tomas Kron (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia)

The ICRP Mentorship Scheme and Other Opportunities

Simon Bouffler (UK Health Security Agency, UK)

13:45 - 14:30

Panel Discussion & Q&A: Advice for the Next Generation

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Day 2: Collaborating for the Future, an Organizational Approaches to Strengthening Radiological Protection

Moderator: Lorenzo Mazzoni (EFOMP, Italy)

12:00 - 12:15

Opening Remarks: Why a Unified Effort is Essential

Lorenzo Nicola Mazzoni (MPE and RPE, AUSL Toscana Centro, & EFOMP, Italy)

12:15 - 12:55

Organizational Initiatives: What's Being Done Today

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Josep Zic (McMaster University, Canada)

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Achim Neuhäuser (BfS, Germany)

IAEA Initiatives for Supporting the Growth of the Radiological Protection Workforce

Jasminka Joksic (IAEA, Austria)

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Chinese Society of Radiation Protection, China

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Hielke Freerk Boersma (University of Groningen & EUTERP, Netherlands)

12:55 - 13:25

What Needs to Change: Creating a Sustainable Talent Pipeline

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Peter Bryant (WNTI, UK)

Aspiring to Inspire

Julie Burtt (CNSC, Canada)

13:25 - 14:30

Panel Discussion & Q&A: How Organizations Can Lead the Charge

14:30

Closing Remarks

Kelsey Cloutier

ICRP Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications, Canada

Kelsey Cloutier has worked in stakeholder engagement and communications for over 10 years, bringing a collaborative, people-focused approach to everything he does. Since joining the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in 2016, he has taken on a wide range of responsibilities, including fundraising, event planning, communications, and general organisational support. A true jack-of-all-trades, he is passionate about building global partnerships that empower the radiological protection community. While not a technical expert, he is a dedicated supporter of the field, committed to helping the incredible people who make up the RP world thrive and succeed.

Ämilie Degenhardt

ICRP Task Group 121 Mentee & BfS, Germany

Ämilie Degenhardt is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the German Federal Office for Radiation Protection (Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz, BfS) and a Mentee of Task Group 121. She is passionate about connecting early career scientists and making sure Capitu, her dog, gets enough belly rubs.

Win Thu Zar

PhD Student in Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Japan

Win Thu Zar is bridging the gap between science and society, connecting cultures, and learning from real-world experiences — whether in the lab, the field, or through conversations that spark new ideas.

Hafsa Essop

Senior Lecturer at the University of Pretoria, Mom of Many, and Gaming in Education Enthusiast, South Africa

Hafsa Essop is a first-year lecturer teaching radiation protection to ~65-75 students. She uses principles of gamification in her teaching to make the principles of RP understandable and applicable, using activities such as mock court cases regarding the effects of radiation, medicolegal cases, and board games with quizzes.

Piotr Pankowski

ICRP Task Group 116 Mentee & PhD in Physics, Poland

Piotr Pankowski is a Mentee of Task Group 116 and an Associate Professor at the Department of Nuclear Physics and Radiation Safety, Faculty of Physics and Applied Informatics, University of Lodz, Poland.

David Sibenaler

ICRP Task Group 120 Mentee & ARPANSA, Australia

Providing clear and accurate information to the community about radiation is what David Sibenaler does in his communication role at Australia's primary radiation protection authority: ARPANSA. He also contributes to the ICRP's work as a Mentee of Task Group 120 and has been involved in updating a radiation communication and risk handbook for the WHO. Outside of work David is a surf life saver, dancer, runner, cyclist, and all-round good bloke. 

Nicole Martinez

Associate Professor (and yoga teacher!) at Clemson University, USA

Nicole Martinez is a long time ICRP member contributing her expertise in RP to multiple Task Groups. She was Vice-Chair of Task Group 110, which published ICRP Publication 153: Radiological Protection in Veterinary Practice in 2022. Nicole is currently a member of Task Groups 114, 125, 129, and the C4 Working Party on Sustainable Development. She has also been a member of Commitee 4, Application of the Commission's Recommendations, since 2017 and has held the role of Vice-Chair since 2021.

Tomas Kron

ICRP Task Group 116 Member & Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia

Tomas Kron was born and educated in Germany. After his PhD he migrated to Australia in 1989 where he commenced his career in radiotherapy physics. He now is Director of Physical Sciences at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne leading a team of 50 engineers and physicists. Professor Kron has an interest in education of medical physicists, dosimetry of ionising radiation, image guidance and clinical trials, which is demonstrated by 110 invited conference presentations and more than 350 papers in refereed journals.

Simon Bouffler

Deputy Director, Radiation Protection Sciences of the UK Health Security Agency & Local Village Pond Conservation Volunteer, UK

Simon Bouffler is also the Vice-chair of the ICRP Main Commission and coordinates the ICRP Mentorship Programme.

Lorenzo Nicola Mazzoni

MPE and RPE, AUSL Toscana Centro, & EFOMP, Italy

Lorenzo Nicola Mazzoni is a member of Task Group 127, as well as an EFOMP liasion for ICRP.

Josep Zic

ICRP Task Group 129 Member & McMaster University, Canada

Achim Neuhäuser

BfS, Germany

Jasminka Joksic

IAEA, Austria

Ms. Jasminka Joksic is a Radiation Safety and Monitoring Programme Officer in the Radiation Safety and Monitoring Section of the Division of Radiation, Transport, and Waste Safety at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In this role, she is responsible for coordinating cooperation with international organizations in the field of radiation protection and safety. Ms. Joksic holds a PhD in Environmental Chemistry and has over 20 years of experience in radiation protection and safety. From 2000 to 2010, she worked at the Vinca Nuclear Research Institute, where she completed both her master's and PhD studies. From 2010 to 2022, she held several senior management positions and played a key role in establishing Serbia’s first regulatory body for nuclear and radiation safety. Throughout her career, she has mentored numerous young professionals.

Hielke Freerk Boersma

University of Groningen & European Training and Education in Radiation Protection Platform (EUTERP), Netherlands

Hielke Freerk Boersma is the head of the Groningen Academy for Radiation Protection at the University of Groningen. He serves his institute as the coordinating RPE since 1997. He was a board member of the Dutch Society for Radiation Protection from 2002 – 2020, being its president from 2008 – 2014. He was appointed honorary member of the NVS in 2022. Hielke Freerk has been active in Education & Training in radiation protection since 1999 and got involved in EUTERP in 2007. Since 2022 he is a member of the board of directors of EUTERP. Finally Hielke-Freerk was elected in the Executive Council of IRPA in 2024, and he is leading the new IRPA Task Group on Education & Training in Radiation Protection.

Peter Bryant

World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI), UK

Julie Burtt

ICRP & CNSC, Canada

Julie Burtt is a Nuclear Regulator by day and PhD student by night. Her day job as a Radiation and Health Sciences Specialist for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) focuses on the health impacts from radiation exposure, while her PhD is focused on radiation risk communication and perception. She is a member of ICRP Committee 4 and supports several task groups. Julie is also a member of the Canadian delegation to UNSCEAR.