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The IRPA13 Congress took place from 14-18 May 2012 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, and was attended by almost 1500 radiological protection professionals. The scientific programme of the Congress was designed to capture a snapshot of the profession's views of the current state of knowledge, and of the challenges seen for the coming years. This paper provides a summary of these results of the Congress in twelve key scientific areas that served as the structural backbone of IRPA13. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information on the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) which is made up of radiation protection professional societies from around the world. It informs that this association holds its international congress every four years at a different location globally. It mentions that in the year 2008 it was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and this year it is to be held in Glasgow, Scotland with Roger Coates as Congress President. The event consists of a busy programme of technical sessions, a large trade exhibition as well as numerous side events including training courses, technical visits and awards.

Information about several topics discussed at the 13th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA13) held in Glasgow, Scotland from May 13-18, 2012 on radiation protection strategies is presented. It informs that a total of 1,465 scientific delegates from 68 countries attended the event with 90 accompanying persons and 234 exhibitor personnel.