CIRMS Annual Meeting
— Postponed until 2026
— Postponed until 2026
Embracing our purpose: Anticipating radiation measurement needs
The 2025 CIRMS Annual Meeting has been postponed until 2026. Please see below for a letter from the CIRMS President with more details regarding the decision to cancel this year's meeting and information about refunds and submitted abstracts.
CIRMS — Postponed until 2026
Dear CIRMS Colleagues,
After thorough deliberation, the Executive Committee has made the difficult decision to postpone the CIRMS 2025 Annual Meeting to 2026.
Current federal policy changes have significantly impacted our ability to host a successful meeting. With government participants representing nearly half our typical attendance, the combination of federal travel restrictions and the present climate of budgetary uncertainty creates substantial challenges for ensuring adequate participation from essential contributors and speakers.
Key details regarding this postponement:
- 1. Registration Refunds: All registration fees will be automatically refunded to the original payment method before March 21, 2025.
- 2. Sponsorships: Sponsors will have the option to either receive a full refund or allow their contribution to be applied to the 2026 meeting. Please email [email protected] with your preference.
- 3. Submitted Abstracts: All submissions will be retained and automatically considered for the 2026 meeting. If you prefer to withdraw your submission, please notify [email protected].
- 4. Future Dates: We are working with the venue to secure dates for our 2026 meeting and will announce these as soon as they are confirmed.
If you have already made travel arrangements, we recommend contacting your providers regarding cancellation policies as soon as possible. If you have booked accommodation with the Hilton Garden Inn under the CIRMS group rate, please cancel your reservation with the hotel directly.
CIRMS thrives through its community of scientists, regulators, and industry professionals committed to advancing radiation measurements and standards despite challenges. Though we face headwinds today, postponing until 2026 will allow us to develop a more comprehensive Needs Report and Annual Meeting that becomes not just valuable but essential — providing scientific guidance at a time when evidence-based approaches become more necessary than ever.
We recognize this postponement may disappoint many, but we believe it preserves the integrity and quality of the CIRMS experience. While we won't gather in person this April, collaboration need not pause until 2026. We're exploring knowledge-sharing opportunities in the interim and welcome your suggestions for maintaining momentum across all sectors of our community.
For any questions or concerns regarding this postponement, please contact [email protected].
We appreciate your understanding and continued support.
Sincerely,
Frédéric Tessier
President, CIRMS
Medical
Applications
Applications
Diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy, proton therapy nuclear medicine, fluoroscopy, radiobiology, physical and computational phantoms, radiation transport simulations, 3D printing, and more.
Radiation Protection and
Homeland Security
Homeland Security
Advances in detection instrumentation, emergency response, nuclear events, radiochemistry, waste analysis, personnel dosimetry, electronic dosimeters, bioassay and internal dosimetry, environmental dosimetry, first responder needs, and more.
Radiation Processing and
Material Effects
Material Effects
Dosimetry for radiation processing, material effects, space applications, food irradiation and sterilization, irradiators, low dose standards, safety at radiation facilities, ASTM standards, and more.
Venue
The Universities at Shady Grove
Building 2 — 9630 Gudelsky Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Building 2 — 9630 Gudelsky Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Parking
Levels 2–6 of Traville Gateway Garage : $ 3 / hour ($ 15 daily maximum)
The ground floor of Traville Gateway Garage (Lot 4) requires a USG employee permit
Accommodations
We recommend these hotels near the Universities at Shady Grove, just 5 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot. Shuttle service will be provided from these hotels to the conference.
Hilton Garden Inn
14975 Shady Grove Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
240-507-1800
Rockville, MD 20850
240-507-1800
Homewood Suites by Hilton
14975 Shady Grove Rd,
Rockville, MD 20850
240-507-1900
Rockville, MD 20850
240-507-1900
Call for Abstracts
General Abstracts — Postponed until 2026
Submit your 350-word abstract to [email protected] with subject: CIRMS 2025 Abstract: [Corresponding author], using our template. Indicate your preference for oral or poster presentation.
By submitting an abstract, you commit to register and present the work at the Meeting — The Executive Committee coordinates a peer review of all abstracts, giving priority to early submissions for oral presentations. Abstracts not selected for an oral session are considered for a poster, which includes a 3-minute lightning talk.
By submitting an abstract, you commit to register and present the work at the Meeting — The Executive Committee coordinates a peer review of all abstracts, giving priority to early submissions for oral presentations. Abstracts not selected for an oral session are considered for a poster, which includes a 3-minute lightning talk.
Junior Investigator Competition — Postponed until 2026
Submit a 1000-word essay describing your original research and its relevance to CIRMS, using our template. Email your submission to [email protected] with subject: CIRMS 2025 JI Award: [Corresponding author].
By submitting an essay, you commit to register and present the work at the Meeting — The competition is open to current students (high school through graduate) and recent graduates within one year of completing their last degree. One submission per investigator, view a sample essay for guidance. All accepted submissions will present posters with 3-minute lightning talks, and select essays may be chosen for full oral presentations. The top three presenters — as evaluated by the CIRMS Executive Committee and the Caswell Fellows, and announced on April 9 — will each receive a $500 cash prize.
By submitting an essay, you commit to register and present the work at the Meeting — The competition is open to current students (high school through graduate) and recent graduates within one year of completing their last degree. One submission per investigator, view a sample essay for guidance. All accepted submissions will present posters with 3-minute lightning talks, and select essays may be chosen for full oral presentations. The top three presenters — as evaluated by the CIRMS Executive Committee and the Caswell Fellows, and announced on April 9 — will each receive a $500 cash prize.
Radiation Technology Essay Competition — Postponed until 2026
Submit a 500 word essay on a radiation technology or process, describing its technical aspects, radiation type, and societal benefits, [email protected] with subject CIRMS 2025 Technology Essay: [Your Name].
By entering the competition, you commit to register and present your poster at the Meeting (registration is free for Universities at Shady Grove students) — Topics may include proton therapy for cancer treatment, gamma-ray sterilization, cargo surveillance, or other innovative applications. We welcome creative choices beyond our suggested topics. Open to students, high school through undergraduate, with special invitation to all students from The Universities at Shady Grove. All authors will present a poster and will also be invited to give a 3-minute lightning talk on their subject. See our sample essay and corresponding sample poster for guidance. Experts will evaluate contributions and award $200 cash prizes to the top two essays.
By entering the competition, you commit to register and present your poster at the Meeting (registration is free for Universities at Shady Grove students) — Topics may include proton therapy for cancer treatment, gamma-ray sterilization, cargo surveillance, or other innovative applications. We welcome creative choices beyond our suggested topics. Open to students, high school through undergraduate, with special invitation to all students from The Universities at Shady Grove. All authors will present a poster and will also be invited to give a 3-minute lightning talk on their subject. See our sample essay and corresponding sample poster for guidance. Experts will evaluate contributions and award $200 cash prizes to the top two essays.
Laboratory Tours
— Postponed until 2026
— Postponed until 2026
Two optional laboratory tours will be offered following the Annual Meeting. Tours are free but have limited capacity. Advance registration is required and attendees may only select one tour, as they run concurrently.
AFRRI | Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute
• Tour of select facilities at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Center (AFRRI)
• Open to registered CIRMS attendees that are US Citizens or Green Card holders only
• Government ID is required
• Round-trip transportation between the conference venue and AFRRI is provided.
• Open to registered CIRMS attendees that are US Citizens or Green Card holders only
• Government ID is required
• Round-trip transportation between the conference venue and AFRRI is provided.
NIST | National Institute of Standards and Technology
• Tour of select laboratories in the NIST Radiation Physics Division
• Open to registered CIRMS attendees (non-US citizens require advance screening)
• Government ID is required
• Transportation to NIST is not provided.
• Open to registered CIRMS attendees (non-US citizens require advance screening)
• Government ID is required
• Transportation to NIST is not provided.
• We encourage carpooling among attendees and will coordinate ride-sharing
Sponsors
We’ve enhanced our sponsorship program to deliver maximum value for your organization. As a sponsor, your logo will appear here, and you’ll receive dedicated networking opportunities during breaks and social events, plus prominent placement of your promotional material. Connect directly with decision-makers, showcase your leadership in the field, and help drive the future of radiation measurement standards.
To secure your sponsorship or discuss these opportunities, please register using a sponsor ticket, or contact
[email protected].
To secure your sponsorship or discuss these opportunities, please register using a sponsor ticket, or contact
[email protected].