DOE Isotope Program to host Radium-226 Safety Roundtable
Best practices and safe handling of Ra-226
Join the Department of Energy Isotope Program on May 30, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Eastern) for the Virtual Roundtable on Best Practices and Safe Handling of Ra-226.
As interest in targeted alpha therapy grows, so has the demand for Ra-226 feedstock to produce these important alpha-emitters such as Ac-225, Ac-227/Th-227/Ra-223, Th-228/Ra-224/Pb-212, and Th-229. The physical properties of Ra-226 present unique and challenging handling requirements, particularly due to its decay daughter, radon-222.
The first 90 minutes of the roundtable will feature candid discussions on best practices, facility types, appropriate capabilities, and technical challenges with invited speakers from the international community. A Q&A session will immediately follow these discussions, with priority given to questions submitted at least a week ahead of the roundtable.
To register for the event or view the agenda, please click the links below. You can submit your questions during registration or send them to Julie.Ezold@science.doe.gov.
We look forward to your participation!
