Increasing the Arsenal of Radioisotopes in the Fight Against Cancer

Researchers have deployed a newly developed method to produce large quantities of copper-67. This material is a promising medical radioisotope--isotopes with applications in health care. The increased supply of copper-67 will enable clinical studies for new drug discovery in the fight against cancer. Copper-67 is important for its “theranostic” properties. These properties mean it has emissions suitable for both diagnostic imaging and targeted cancer therapy.