Program Information
Nuclear Medicine & PET
S Schwarz1*, (1) Washintgon University, St. Louis, MO
Presentations
MO-B-BRA-0 (Monday, March 7, 2016) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Room: Grand Ballroom A
This session will review the basic physics and operation of cyclotrons in the context of their role in radiopharmaceutical production. The history of PET radiopharmaceuticals will be discussed, along with the FDA approval process for them. The session will wrap up with detailed discussion of recent advances and future possibilities in the field of PET radiopharmaceuticals.
Learning Objectives:
1. Review basic physics, operation, and role of cyclotrons with respect to radiopharmaceuticals;
2. Understand history of PET radiopharmaceuticals and how they become approved by the FDA for clinical use; and
3. Learn where leaders in the field see opportunities for enhanced patient care via innovation in PET radiopharmaceuticals.
Handouts
- 113-31216-380492-117975-1960382559.pdf (S Schwarz)
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