Radiochemistry is broadly defined to include any aspect of chemistry involving the measurement and application of radioactive isotopes. The Radiochemistry Division of RACI was set up to provide a networking support for scientists working in the Radiochemistry field in Australia.
If you are already a RACI member then to register your interest, or for further information, please contact Peter Medley at - peter.medley@internode.on.net

If you are interested in joining the RACI, forms can be found here.

About the division

The Radiochemistry division of the RACI comes from a diverse background and represents a wide group of interests in Radioanalytical chemistry. The division was established in November 2011 and Our Mission is to provide opportunities for National Members of the RACI with interests in Radiochemistry to develop their knowledge and skills.

Events

In 2012 we hope to promote radiochemistry in Australia by supporting radiochemists to undertake training, network and engage with each other in a discourse to promote and advance the field. Links to events regarding radiochemistry will be posted on this site.

The Committee

Executive

Chair

Peter Medley
ERISS
peter.medley@internode.on.net

President-Elect

Vacant

Secretary

Megan Cook
Queensland Health
megan_cook@health.qld.gov.au

Treasurer

Joseph Bevitt
ANSTO
joseph.bevitt@ansto.gov.au

General Committee members

Zlata Ivanov
ARPANSA
zlata.Ivanov@arpansa.gov.au

Timothy Payne
ANSTO
tep@ansto.gov.au

Madassar Qureshi
Western Radiation Services
madassar@westernradiation.com.au

Sandra Sdraulig
ARPANSA
sandra.sdraulig@arpansa.gov.au

Scope of activities

Promote training and education in Radiochemistry

• By organising specific training courses of interest to members;
• By advocating the teaching of Radiochemistry at tertiary institutions;
• By contributing to the teaching and training of Radiochemistry topics.

Provide a forum for scientific discussions relating to

• The measurement of radioisotopes including the alpha, beta and gamma spectrometry analytical methods,
• Neutron Activation, Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and other radioactivity measurement instrumentations
• The application of radioisotopes in environmental, medical, industrial and other research fields
• Environmental issues arising from radioisotopes during production, utilization and waste management
• Major current events in which those in the Radiochemistry field can contribute to the scientific community and the general public
• Quality and Occupational health and safety related topics in the field of Radiochemistry.

The Radiochemistry Division now has a Facebook page, open to the general public. If you would like to discuss any aspects of radiochemistry, have any questions, events or anything at all radiochemistry related please share it with us.

The Radiochemistry Division will assist members to

• Support networking of experts and those newly trained in the Radiochemistry field by providing a friendly and supportive forum for communication
• Engage with analysts and researchers to gain a better understanding of each other’s fields and needs
• Disseminate information to the wider scientific community and general public about the role of radiochemistry in the community

Radiochemistry Division Committee Meetings

Radiochemistry Division committee meetings are held on an approximately quarterly basis via Teleconference. All division members are welcome to attend. Please contact the division secretary for details of our next meeting if you would like to join us - Teleconference details can be accessed via the 'RadChem - Teleconference Access' PDF on this page.

Further Information