Fostering discovery in radiology

Expanding operations for this top university's Department of Radiology, the cyclotron and radiochemistry lab provides new opportunities and capabilities for the future. In support of their mission to drive groundbreaking solutions to other research communities and into clinical practice, the new facility allows the department to capitalize on the most current applications for nuclear medicine and cyclotron technologies.

This 3,500-square-foot, first-floor fit-out expands the department's ability to manufacture radiopharmaceuticals for clinical care. The space supports broader research efforts using a state-of-the-art PET trace cyclotron to produce radioisotopes, dedicated hood space for isotope extraction, automated dispensing capabilities for human dosing under cGMP requirements, and analytical instrumentation for radiochemistry and quality control.

As part of the university's off-campus research facilities, the lab complements an existing building located on the main campus. In addition to enhancing capacity, the project enables new technologies including the capability of solid targets, allowing new and long-lived isotope production, theragnostic radiolabeling equipment, and cGMP dispensing for human translation – combining diagnostic imaging with targeted therapy. Additional lab space supports the department's growing radiochemistry program.