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

 

Fall Stakeholder Meetings
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…
Th-228 Production Team at ORNL
  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…
Register for the FDA-NRC Workshop
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…
PHYSOR Abstract Submissions Due September 30th!
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…
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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…
The DOE Isotope Program Welcomes New Employees!
            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…
Join Our 2021 Isotope User Group Meetings
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 …
Graduate student Paige Abel performing research on isotope harvesting techniques to be used at the FRIB Isotope Harvesting Facility. Photo by: Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, Michigan State University
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…
2021 Summer Virtual Graduate Student Recruitment Fair
2021 Summer Virtual Graduate Student Recruitment Fair | July 22, 2021 Click here to apply
Join us at SNMMI~
  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…