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Working Group on Communicating Advances in Radiation Education for Shielding (WGCARES)

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ActivitiesTo develop educational materials, consistent messaging, and social media strategies regarding the discontinuation of gonadal and fetal shielding within the radiology and pediatric communities, and to coordinate communication with members of impacted professional societies and with patients and parents.
By-Laws:Not Referenced.Rules: Not Referenced.
Standing?This is not a standing committee.
Approved Date(s):11/9/2022
Committee Keywords: No Keywords Entered

Board of Directors
Science Council
Imaging Physics Cmte  [Status]
Radiological Protection SC  [Status]
Working Group on Communicating Advances in Radiation Education for Shielding  [Status]

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Chair

Brad Lofton
Workgroup Chair

2025 Roster

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VOTING AppointmentsThere are 4 voting members.

up-to-dateBrad K. Lofton, MS

11/9/2022 - 12/31/2025 Member
8/23/2024 - 12/31/2027 Workgroup Chair
up-to-dateSarah E. McKenney, PhD

8/23/2024 - 12/31/2027 Work Group Vice Chair

up-to-dateKeith J. Strauss, MS

11/9/2022 - 12/31/2025 Member
up-to-dateYogesh Thakur, PhD

8/23/2024 - 12/31/2027 Member
NON-VOTING AppointmentsThere are 2 non-voting members and guests.

up-to-dateAshley Balliet, M.Ed. R.T. (R)

8/15/2024 - 12/31/2025 Consultant - AEIRS Representative (ex officio, nonvoting)
up-to-dateChristopher I. Wertz

2/21/2025 - 12/31/2025 Consultant - ACERT (nonvoting)
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