The Gilbert W. Beebe Webinar Series

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The Gilbert W. Beebe Webinars are organized by Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board members and staff and are designed to promote discussions on ionizing and non-ionizing radiation health effects. The webinar series is an extension to the Gilbert W. Beebe Symposium established in 2002 to honor the scientific achievements of the late Dr. Gilbert W. Beebe (National Academy of Sciences; National Cancer Institute). Dr. Beebe was one of the designers and key implementers of the epidemiologic studies of populations exposed to the atomic...

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Funding TypeotherCategories of Funding Activity- Earth Sciences

Grantor Contact InformationOurania Kosti, Responsible Staff Officer, email: okosti@nas.eduGrantor Emailokosti@nas.eduOther Grantor InformationThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. They are comprised of three academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The organization convenes hundreds of conferences, workshops, and symposia annually, bringing together leading experts from academia, public, and private sectors. Their work focuses on providing high-quality, evidence-based consensus on complex scientific, engineering, and health-related challenges. They produce peer-reviewed reports, publish scientific journals, and serve as a trusted source of expert advice for policymaking. The National Academies mobilize approximately 6,000 top experts each year who volunteer their time and knowledge to conduct policy studies, workshops, and other activities aimed at addressing critical issues facing the nation and world.

Additional InformationThe webinar series includes discussions on nuclear and radiation studies, including health effects from radiation exposure from medical diagnostic procedures and major historical events like Chernobyl and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Additional URLs:

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Supporting Linkhttps://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/the-gilbert-w-beebe-webinar-series