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Understanding production and application of alpha emitting radionuclides (2024-2027)

Abstract

This project aims to develop new materials to improve the efficiency of production of radionuclides, as well as tools to improve our understanding of isotope decay products to to improve efficiency of delivery. High performance polymers will be evaluated to establish optimal design properties for enhanced radionuclide collection from novel generators of isotopic lead (Pb-212), and new methods will be developed to improve understanding of isotope product stability. Anticipated outcomes will provide greater production and utility of radioisotopes in radiopharmaceuticals, while building strong ties with partner AdvanCell Isotopes. This could improve manufacture of radionuclides, expanding capability and applications in radiopharmaceuticals

Experts

Professor Kristofer Thurecht

Centre Director of ARC Centre for Innovation in Biomedical Imaging Technology (CIBIT)
ARC Centre for Innovation in Biomedical Imaging Technology
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Centre Director of ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacture of Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals (AMTAR
ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacture of Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Senior Group Leader and Deputy Director, Research (AIBN/CAI)
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Kristofer Thurecht

Dr Nick Fletcher

Affiliate Senior Research Fellow of School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Faculty of Science
Senior Research Fellow
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Nick Fletcher
Nick Fletcher

Associate Professor Barbara Rolfe

Principal Research Fellow and Group Leader
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Barbara Rolfe
Barbara Rolfe

Dr Brett Paterson

Head of Radiochemistry
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Brett Paterson
Brett Paterson