NIDC News
Our NIDC News reports the latest developments in U.S. Department of Energy’s isotope production efforts, university partnerships, facility improvements, staff news, and other notable center activities as they occur. Stay Connected
October 25, 2016
Isotope Now Routinely Available, Test Batch Recipients Requested!
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Isotope Program is pleased to announce the routine availability of the isotope copper-67 (Cu-67: t1/2 = 2.58 days). A member of the group of isotopes known as theranostic (those with decay properties useful for both therapy and diagnostic imaging), Cu-67 (Eβ-end-point = 561.7 keV; Eγ = 184.6 keV)…
September 26, 2016
This position has been filled.
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks to hire a Quality Assurance Specialist. The position is in the Isotope Business Office (IBO) reporting to the IBO Manager. The QA management function is part of the National Isotope Development Center (NIDC). The NIDC QA Specialist is responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of an integrated quality…
August 31, 2016
Dear Colleague:
Beginning today, the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is accepting applications for the 2016 Solicitation 2. Applications are due 5:00 pm ET on Monday, November 21, 2016. Detailed information about the program, including eligibility requirements and access to the online application system, can be found at: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/scgsr/.…
August 4, 2016
The Department of Energy’s Isotope Program has set aside two days (Wednesday, October 5, and Thursday, October 6, 2016) for “one on one” meetings with stakeholders and interested commercial customers to discuss isotope supply and demand issues. The meetings will be held at the DOE Germantown, Maryland offices or at a nearby location. The meetings provide an opportunity for the isotope community…
May 20, 2016
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Isotope Program is pleased to announce the finalization of a partnership with the University of Washington’s (UW) Department of Radiation Oncology located at the UW Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Finalized on April 29th, the partnership allows UW to supply astatine-211 (At-211) for pre-clinical research through the National Isotope Development Center’…
May 9, 2016
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Isotope Program has posted a new funding opportunity announcement for Research, Development and Training in Isotope Production (DE-FOA-0001588). This funding opportunity announcement can be found online at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science website, or at http://science.energy.gov/np/funding-opportunities/. Eligibility for the FOA is limited to…
May 2, 2016
National Isotope Development Center (NIDC) Isotope Program Announcement: “Special Notice: Private Sector Survey Form”
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Special Notice: Survey Form - Private Sector
This announcement is intended to seek information from private companies on their potential isotope needs for the next five years and is not…
April 1, 2016
Dear Colleagues,
It is with great pleasure to invite you to the first American Nuclear Society (ANS) Advances in Nuclear Nonproliferation Technology and Policy Conference: Bridging the Gaps in Nuclear Nonproliferation. This conference will be held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from September 25-28, 2016. The conference is co-sponsored by the ANS Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division, the ANS…
March 1, 2016
This position has been filled.
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks to hire a Quality Assurance Specialist. The position is in the Isotope Business Office (IBO) reporting to the IBO Manager. The QA management function is part of the National Isotope Development Center (NIDC). The NIDC QA Specialist is responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of an integrated quality…
February 18, 2016
Colleagues,
I’m writing to inform you that we have opened Abstract Submission for WTTC16 on the website, wttc16.us/abstracts.html. There you will find the required template and formatting information. We intend to accept submissions until April 30, 2016, and welcome accounts of your work. Registration for the meeting will open in 2 weeks with discounts for early arrangements and details to…
