Jenia Vassileva, a radiation protection specialist at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), shared her career journey and passion for medical physics in a profile on the IAEA website. Vassileva began her career as a nuclear engineer in Bulgaria before establishing the country's first academic program in medical physics. She later pursued a research fellowship in diagnostic radiology at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, further deepening her expertise. Vassileva has since worked at the IAEA, contributing to the development and implementation of radiation protection and safety standards in the medical field. She has also conducted outreach efforts to share her knowledge and experience with professionals and patients worldwide. Vassileva encourages young generations, particularly women, to pursue careers in the field of medical physics, emphasizing its potential and importance in healthcare. She also advises women not to feel pressured to choose between career development and personal life. Vassileva retired from the IAEA in September 2023 but continues to work as a professor in Sofia, Bulgaria. The IAEA is committed to gender equality and implements initiatives to support the next generation of women nuclear professionals.
Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:31:51 GMT | International Atomic Energy Agency