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

September 24, 2021
The DOE IP invites you to join us for virtual "one-on-one" stakeholder meetings November 2–4, 2021.
These meetings offer an excellent opportunity for companies and institutions to discuss isotope supply and demand issues firsthand with the federal DOE IP director, federal DOE program managers, and the NIDC staff from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. We are looking forward to these…

September 17, 2021
As a medical isotope, thorium-228 has a lot of potential – and Oak Ridge National Laboratory produces a lot.
That’s one reason ORNL researchers are especially excited about studies looking at different medical applications for the radioisotope. ORNL produces large quantities of Th-228 for the Department of Energy’s Isotope Program as a byproduct of actinium-227 production.
Both…

September 16, 2021
On Wednesday, September 22nd at 9:00 am ET join the special session on actinium-225 virtual workshop, "Enhancing Development of Targeted Alpha Emitting Radiopharmaceuticals," sponsored by the FDA and NRC.
Presentations from the FDA and NRC are planned as well as from Isotope Program Manager for Brookhaven National Laboratory, Dr. Cathy Cutler. The full workshop agenda has now been…

September 9, 2021
Don't miss your chance to present your latest research on reactor-based isotope production at the International Conference on Physics of Reactors (PHYSOR) 2022 sponsored by the American Nuclear Society.
Currently planned as an in-person event in Pittsburgh, PA, May 15–20, DOE Isotope Program researchers Susan Hogle and Julie Ezold from Oak Ridge…

August 23, 2021
The Lawrence Awards recognize mid-career U.S. scientists and engineers for exceptional contributions and achievements in research and development supporting the broad missions of the U.S. Department of Energy and its programs to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States. Awards will be considered in each of the following nine categories: Atomic, Molecular, and…

August 10, 2021
Ken Brooks - DOE IP Program Manager for Isotope Operations and NIDC
Ken joined the DOE Isotope Program in 2021 and is the Program Manager for Isotope Operations and the NIDC. Ken manages the business activities of the DOE Isotope Program, including production, sales, and distribution of isotopes.
Before joining…

July 8, 2021
Join Our 2021 Isotope User Group Meetings!In 2021 the DOE Isotope Program will host four virtual user group meetings focused on the following emerging alpha and beta emitters:actinium-225, astatine-211, lead-212, and new this year, copper-67.The purpose of the meetings is to encourage free discussion and collaboration amongst users of specific isotopes and accelerate their …

July 1, 2021
Did you know that Michigan State University is home to the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, a next-generation accelerator for nuclear structure and astrophysics research and the newest user facility within the DOE Office of Science?
The FRIB program was recently awarded a grant worth $13 million over the next four years from the DOE Isotope Program…

June 16, 2021
2021 Summer Virtual Graduate Student Recruitment Fair | July 22, 2021
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June 10, 2021
SNMMI Starts This Week
The DOE Isotope Program would love to virtually see you at the SNMMI annual meeting later this week! Make sure to visit our virtual booth in the exhibit hall. Search for U.S. DOE Isotope Program or click on our logo in the Virtual Courtyard or Virtual Lobby during the event.
Join Our Researchers for a CE Session
Join Cathy Cutler and…