Radiochemistry, radiotoxicology & radiopharmacy [ WRFAR2100 ]
4.0 crédits ECTS
22.5 h + 60.0 h
| Teacher(s) |
Gallez Bernard ;
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| Language |
French
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Place
of the course |
Bruxelles Woluwe
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| Main themes |
I. Lecture
Elements of nuclear physics for the applications in radiopharmacy
Radiotoxicology
Radiochemistry
Radiopharmacy
II. Practical exercises
Counting statistics
Attenuation
Protein labeling, purification, radiochemical purity
Liquid scintillation : chemiluminescence, quenching
Blood volume determination
Quality control of generator 99Mo/99m Tc eluate
Quality control of HMPAO-Tc
Biological distribution
III. SEMINARS
Personnalized work for the student in the area of his specialization
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| Aims |
This course is intended for (future) professionals with professional activities dealing with the use of non sealed radioactive sources. 3 areas are covered: radiotoxicology (with focus on internal contaminations, their diagnosis, and their treatments); radiochemistry (with focus on nuclear reactions and nuclear chemistry for the preparation of radiolabeled compounds for medical use); radiopharmacy (quality control and quality assurance, special problems with some radiopharmaceuticals)
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| Content |
Lectures: 2 hours blocks on a special topic
Practical exercise: 1 week with handling of radioactive materials (labelling, quality control)
Seminars: Personnalized work for the student in the area of his specialization
|
Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Advanced Master in Radiotherapy-Oncology
> Certificat universitaire en radiopharmacie
> Advanced master in Nuclear Medicine
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> FARM
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