KEYNOTE PRESENTERS PROFESSOR HARRY JOHNSON PROFESSOR ALAN JACKSON DR. MICHAEL H. REPACHOLI Head, Radiation Protection Department, Technical Director of the Australian Dr. Repacholi is the Radiation Specialist CancerCare Manitoba Winnipeg Canada Synchrotron Project. for the World Health Organization and is currently based in Geneva, Switzerland. Professor Johnson is currently Alan Jackson has 36 years experience in He was responsible for managing the responsible for radiation safety in the design, construction, commissioning, International Electromagnetic Fields CancerCare Manitoba and for the and utilisation of particle accelerators Project and the Global Ultraviolet Province of Manitoba, as well as being for high-energy physics and synchrotron Radiation Project (INTERSUN) August the Chief Inspector of X-Ray Safety radiation, and is an expert in accelerator 1995 to October 1998. Prior to this Regulation for the Province of Manitoba design, accelerator systems, systems Dr. Repacholi was with the Australian and radiological physics consultant for integration, and the beam dynamics of Radiation Laboratory (seconded from the Province. Professor Johnson is Chair electron storage rings. Royal Adelaide Hospital) where he was of, and participant in, radiation safety the manager and principal investigator Professor Jackson is directly involved in and quality assurance committees in the of large research programmes on all three generations of synchrotron light Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. He the epidemiology of childhood cancer facilities: the 5 GeV electron synchrotron holds two academic appointments and and animal study to determine if (NINA); the first multi-GeV purpose-built teaches in the Departments of Radiology exposure to 50/60 Hz fields is involved synchrotron radiation facility, the SRS at and in Physics and Astronomy, University in carcinogenesis. His work at the Daresbury; and the first “lower-energy” of Manitoba. Professor Johnson is a Royal Adelaide Hospital where he was third-generation light source, the ALS at member of the national committee on Chief Scientist responsible for radiation Berkeley. Professor Jackson has also radiation protection and past member research, led to the development of new been involved in the designs of other of advisory committee to the federal therapeutic techniques using radiations third-generation facilities in the USA, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. and the conduct of research projects Italy, Germany, France, and Taiwan and involving non-ionising radiations. Professor Johnson’s involvement at the early development of Free-Electron the 2005 ARPS conference will focus Lasers for the generation of VUV and soft Dr. Rephacholi’s scientific interests are on quality assurance - compliance X-ray radiation. in NIR Protection, Research, Health Risk review work that has been undertaken Assessment, Standards. He is a member He is a fellow of the American Physical with hospital X-rays in the Province of of the UK Expert Committee on Mobile Society and a Member of the American Manitoba, as well as a discussion of the Telephone Technology established by Association for the Advancement of impact of a new method of assessing the UK Minister of Public Health and Science. computed radiographic machines and the member of the Programme Management role of X-ray safety in hospitals. Committee (PMC) of the UK Mobile Telecommunications Health Research Professor Johnson will also give a talk Programme; a Fellow and Past President on radiation protection in high dose, of Australasian College of Physical fluoroscopically-guided interventional Scientists and Engineers in Medicine; procedures. a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Physics and a Fellow and Past President of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society. SOCIAL PROGRAMME POST CONFERENCE WELCOME RECEPTION TECHNICAL TOUR WHEN Sunday 13 November 2005, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm The Post Conference Technical Tour will be held on Thursday 17 November 2005. Please note that there are two options due WHERE Backlot at Rydges Melbourne to accessibility and timing issues at the Australian Synchrotron. Times are approximate and may be subject to slight change. COST Included in full registration. Additional tickets $50 Please also bear in mind your departure flight times. DETAILS Delagates will need to provide their own safety shoes. Unique eclectic décor, extensive themed paraphernalia and a vibrant atmosphere will provide the back drop for the conference Tour A welcome reception. Meet up with conference delegates before Time Detail the programme starts! 9.00 am Bus collects delegates from Rydges, Melbourne 10.00 am Arrive Steritech CONFERENCE DINNER 10.10 am Tour of facilities at Steritech WHEN Tuesday 15 November 2005, 7.00 pm 11.00 am Morning tea at Steritech 11.30 am Depart Steritech for trip to Australian Synchrotron WHERE FortyOne at the Rialto 12.00 noon Arrive Australian Synchrotron COST Included in full registration. Additional tickets $110 12.10 pm Tour of facilities, from mezzanine floor only, at Australian Synchrotron DETAILS 1.00 pm Lunch The view is unbeatable. The ambience of FortyOne at the Rialto 2.00 pm Depart Australian Synchrotron for return trip will provide a perfect backdrop to your Conference Dinner 2.30 pm Drop delegates back at Rydges experience. Tour B Time Detail 1.00 pm Bus collects delegates from Rydges, Melbourne 2.00 pm Arrive Steritech 2.10 pm Tour of facilities at Steritech 3.00 pm Depart Steritech for trip to Australian Synchrotron 3.30 pm Arrive Australian Synchrotron 3.35 pm Presentation by Sergio Costantin (Australian Synchrotron RSO) with afternoon tea 4.00 pm Full site tour - linac, booster and storage rings area 4.45 pm Depart Australian Synchrotron for return trip 5.30 pm Drop delegates back at Rydges ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAMME (Full Ticket - $335) Melbourne is a city famous for its sense of style. Glamorous SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER events are a trademark of the city, as are its cafes, wineries Welcome Reception ticket $50 and shops. Melbourne boasts a lifestyle experience. There are 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm: The first social activity for the conference! beautiful buildings, fantastic shopping precincts and countless Join the delegates for the 2005 ARPS Conference Welcome shows, exhibitions and galleries to entertain. Reception at the unique Backlot room at Rydges for drinks and canapés. A wonderful way to start your experience of The 2005 ARPS Conference Accompanying Persons Programme Melbourne. will provide you with an opportunity to experience some of this wonderful city. All items mentioned below are included in the Accompanying Persons Registration fee unless otherwise MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER stated. Delegates may purchase individual tickets for separate Day 1 – Melbourne Walking Tour ticket $95 days if a full Accompanying Persons ticket is not desired. Please wear comfortable walking shoes today! Accompanying Persons will also receive their own satchel. 8.00 am: Day one begins! An opportunity to meet all Please note that numbers are limited. accompanying persons involved in this programme, as well as Sally Guilmartin - the tour leader for today. Breakfast in the CBD Café at Rydges awaits you. This will be followed by a full morning, including a ride on the historic City Circle Trams, a wander through some of the oldest arcades in Melbourne and a visit and tour of the National Gallery of Victoria. You will also visit Federation Square, St Paul’s Cathedral and the esaa EMF SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOP 2005 Steritech is an Australian owned company, specialising in The Energy Supply Association of Australia (esaa) will hold Gamma irradiation processing to decontaminate and sterilise its annual EMF Scientific Workshop for 2005 on the morning a wide range of products and substances. It owns and of Wednesday 16 November 2005 in association with the operates the only commercially available irradiation plants in ARPS conference. The workshop provides an opportunity for Australia. Steritech’s experience of over 30 years, combined those interested in or involved with EMF research activities with a strong commitment to research and development, in Australia to discuss their completed or partially completed has resulted in a number of pioneering innovations and the studies. As ARPANSA are continuing the development of a new introduction of new process applications. EMF standard for the 0-3 kHz range, the application of EMF science to standard development is a particular theme. The tour will incorporate all aspects of our operation, It is expected that a speaker from the WHO EMF Programme will including documentation, product flow, safety devices and provide a keynote address. interlocks and process controls, including a look inside the actual Irradiation chamber. If you are not a full paying delegate of the 2005 ARPS Conference there is a cost of $55 (Early Bird Rate) to attend the essa The $206M Australian Synchrotron facility is under Workshop. Please refer to the Registration Form enclosed. construction in Melbourne and will open in 2007. Synchrotrons generate intense electromagnetic radiation across the spectrum from microwaves to hard X-rays. The radiation is used to explore molecular structure and composition and in creating microdevices. Synchrotrons have been used in research including making better chocolate, faster jet engines, more absorbent nappies, anti-flu drugs and other medicines, advances in high resolution X-ray imaging and therapy, and even solving the mystery of Beethoven’s deafness and death. The site visit will include information