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  • Biophysics

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  • Plenary Session 1 at the 16th IRPA International Congress/69th Health Physics Society Annual Meeting focused on radiological protection (RP) systems.
  • The session addressed both ionizing radiation (IR) and non-ionizing radiation (NIR).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize presentations and discussions on the fundamental principles and current status of RP systems for IR and NIR.
  • To highlight the roles and perspectives of major international organizations in radiation safety.
  • To provide an overview of ongoing and future developments in the field.

Main Methods:

  • The session featured five expert presentations from leading international organizations.
  • A panel discussion allowed for audience interaction and further exploration of presented topics.
  • The content synthesized expert knowledge on RP systems for IR and NIR.

Main Results:

  • Presentations covered the System of RP for NIR (ICNIRP) and IR (ICRP), including core principles like justification, optimization, and dose limitation.
  • Perspectives from RP professionals (IRPA), international health organizations (WHO), and national bodies (NCRP) were shared.
  • The history, distinct roles, and collaborative efforts of organizations like ICRP and NCRP were discussed, including NCRP's focus on NIR-biological interactions.

Conclusions:

  • The session underscored the collaborative nature of developing and refining RP systems globally.
  • There is an ongoing evolution in RP systems, with ICRP planning revisions.
  • Understanding the interaction of NIR with biological systems is a key area for future research and protection strategies.