3.00 credits
15.0 h + 15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Gallez Bernard (coordinator); Vander Borght Thierry;
Language
French
Main themes
Introduction to the use of radioisotopes : tracer, applications in vitro (pharmacology, RIA) and in vivo (with comparison to other imaging modalities)
Preparation of radiolabelled molecules : nuclear reactions (neutron activation, charged particles, fission, generators), radiochemistry
Two examples illustrated from the nuclear reaction, radiochemistry, pharmaceutical conditioning, quality controls, and use in nuclear medicine (+ comparison/integration of other modalities for the diagnosis assessment) :
- 99mTc generator, diphosphonate kits for the use in bone scintigraphy
- 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose and applications in PET oncology
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | Answer to three fundamental questions : why and how to use a radioactive isotope, and how to prepare it ? |
Faculty or entity
CRPR
