IAEA/RCA Meeting on Modification of Natural Polymers through Radiation Processing will be held, Manila, Philippines in 13-17 December 2004. The main purpose of the meeting is (1) to disseminate information and knowledge on radiation processing of natural polymers (2) to demonstrate the application of irradiated products for agriculture, healthcare and environment protection (3) to disseminate knowledge enabling participants to plan application of the technology based on raw materials utilization.

The outputs to be expected are:

- Wide knowledge concerning the radiation technologies applications, including their advantages over the conventional technologies
- Training concerning safe use of the radiation for materials processing
- Better understanding of the physico-chemical aspects of the radiation processing
- Increased capacity to utilize the acquired knowledge and skills in the planning and the implementation of the discussed processes at a national economy

For more information, please write to course director Dr Alumanda dela Rosa (Director, PNRI) at amr@asti.dost.gov.ph