Radiochemistry, radiotoxicology & radiopharmacy

wrfar2100  2020-2021  Bruxelles Woluwe

Radiochemistry, radiotoxicology & radiopharmacy
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
4 credits
22.5 h + 60.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Gallez Bernard;
Language
French
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
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 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)
 
Teaching materials
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Faculty or entity
FARM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Certificat universitaire en radiopharmacie

Advanced Master in Nuclear Medicine