[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 119 (Monday, July 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1250]
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 TRIBUTE TO DR. ALEKSEY BOLOTNIKOV, AND DR. RALPH JAMES OF BROOKHAVEN 
                          NATIONAL LABORATORY

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 28, 2014

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Brookhaven National Laboratory, located in my congressional district 
and recognized by R&D Magazine for developing a novel radiation 
detection technology.
  Often referred to as the ``Oscars of Innovation,'' the annual R&D 100 
Awards are given to the top 100 most technologically significant 
products each year from around the world. I am proud that this 
prestigious honor has been bestowed upon Long Island's own Brookhaven 
National Laboratory, which is jointly managed by Stony Brook University 
and Battelle for the Department of Energy (DOE).
  A team of scientists led by Dr. Aleksey Bolotnikov and Dr. Ralph 
James at Brookhaven developed GammaScout, a compact hand-held high-
resolution radiation detector, as well as the electronics and software 
to make it functional. This project was funded by the National Nuclear 
Security Administration's Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation 
research and development program.
  The GammaScout technology will be especially useful in tracking the 
movement of radioactive materials and the imaging of 
radiopharmaceuticals in oncology and cardiology. Its application could 
also be used in real-time dosimeters, x-ray radiography, mineral 
exploration, and materials sorting and recycling. As a result, this new 
technology has the potential to improve our homeland and national 
security, protect first responders and the environment, and even make 
it easier to diagnose disease and save lives.
  This detector technology works at room temperature, making it 
particularly unique and useful in the field. Previous technologies had 
to be cryogenically cooled for the same high-resolution radiation 
detection, thus confining critical work to a laboratory setting.
  I am very proud to recognize Dr. Bolotnikov, Dr. James and their team 
of scientists, which also included colleagues from Korea University for 
winning one of only 32 R&D 100 Awards given to DOE laboratories. This 
speaks volumes about the value of these labs and the importance of 
their contributions to the nation, economy, and national security.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of New York's First Congressional District, I 
congratulate the scientists and laboratory leadership for this well-
deserved award. It is a timely reminder that Brookhaven National 
Laboratory remains a valuable asset to Long Island, New York, and our 
nation.

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