Joint ICTP-IAEA Workshop on

Uncertainty Estimations for

Radiation Measurements in
SSDLs and Hospitals
2 - 6 December 2019 Further information:
http://indico.ictp.it/event/8732/
Trieste, Italy smr3337@ictp.it

The workshop will provide the participants with practical Director:

information on how to prepare uncertainty estimations P. Toroi, IAEA

for the calibrations and measurements performed in

secondary standard dosimetry laboratories (SSDLs) and
for clinical dosimetry in hospitals.

Description: Topics: Local Organizer:

Uncertainty estimations and international • International guidelines for uncertainty estimation L. Bertocchi, ICTP
traceability are required for radiation dose • Principles of uncertainty determination
measurements. The uncertainty is an important • Concepts
part of scientific expression of measurement
• Uncertainty Components
result. The importance of accurate dosimetry
• Combined and Expanded Uncertainty
is recognized particularly when patient dose
in medical exposure is measured. In this • Uncertainty components related to
workshop the participants will be provided • Quantity
with an understanding of the methods used • Equipment
for the assessment of various uncertainty • Conditions
components and given guidance on how to
• Operation
report measurement uncertainties related to
their calibration services and clinical dosimetry • Practical examples and exercises for
measurements in a way that is consistent with uncertainty estimations in
the International Guide to the Expression of
• Radiation therapy
Uncertainty in Measurement. The whole chain of
dosimetry from the primary standards dosimetry • Diagnostic radiology
laboratory to the hospital will be covered. • Contamination measurements and
Using tutorials adapted to practical situations, radiation safety surveys
the candidates will learn how to prepare an • Nuclear medicine
uncertainty budget.

How to apply: Grants: Deadline:

Online application:
http://indico.ictp.it/event/8732/
Female scientists are encouraged to apply.
A limited number of grants are available
to support the attendance of selected
participants, with priority given to participants
2 September 2019
from developing countries. There is no
registration fee.

www.ictp.it
Trieste, Italy