The Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy hosted the fourth international conference on cyclotron physics, which was held from 21st to the 24th of November 2019 in the city of Varshets.
The event was opened with a greeting from the Mayor of Varshets Municipality, Engr. Ivan Lazarov and the Deputy Director of the Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy Prof. Dimitar Tonev in his role of organizer of the event and host.
Traditionally, the forum brings together distinguished scientists and experts from Bulgaria and the world. This year, the conference included speakers from Italy, France, Germany and Russia, as well as representatives of leading organizations in the field of nuclear energy and nuclear medicine.
Engr. Alexander Nikolov, Deputy Director of Kozloduy NPP EAD, expressed the opinion that “this project is of strategic significance for Bulgaria because it not only prepares personnel for safe work within the nuclear sector but also focuses the efforts of scientists to solve socially significant problems, such as the early diagnosis and treatment of oncological and other severe diseases.”
The panel discussed issues related to the latest and current research, achievements and trends in cyclotron physics, the production and successful use of isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals in the treatment of tumor diseases, as well as possible strategies for overcoming tumor resistance to radiation.
