On 17 February 2021, the VCDNP held a virtual workshop on this complex topic with the aim to promote dialogue on the challenges to and opportunities for ensuring access to nuclear technology for human health, especially for cancer care.
On 24 November 2020, the VCDNP convened a high-level panel to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to expanding peaceful uses of nuclear science and technologies.
A new case study authored by VCDNP Senior Research Associate Ingrid Kirsten details the contribution nuclear science and technologies make to agricultural development, including the case of Bangladesh's work in plant mutation breeding using nuclear techniques.
The fact sheet builds on a panel discussion held at the VCDNP with the aim to support countries in the management and disposal of disused sealed radioactive sources.
Ingrid Kirsten, VCDNP Senior Research Associate, has authored a new fact sheet on the sustainable uses of radioactive sources for agriculture and food security.
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