Curium Advances Second Cyclotron Investment Plan in Romania to Expand PET Imaging Supply
On July 30, Curium announced that it is advancing its second cyclotron investment plan in Romania to expand access to advanced nuclear medicine services locally and further strengthen healthcare infrastructure. According to the introduction, after completing assessments of market opportunities, technical requirements, and regional infrastructure, Curium has identified the Cluj-Napoca region as the preferred site for the project and selected a preferred local partner. Preparatory work is currently underway to support the project's progression to the next phase. This expansion plan aims to increase relevant production capacity, enhance PET imaging equipment and service supply capabilities, improve patient access to advanced diagnostic procedures, and support the...
2026-07-30
China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC) Conducts Cooperation Exchange with Guangzhou Tianhe District
On July 29, a delegation led by Tan Minghe, Secretary of the Guangzhou Tianhe District Party Committee, visited China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC) and held a meeting with Xiao Yafei, Secretary of the CIRC Party Committee and Chairman. The two sides conducted in-depth discussions on the establishment of CIRC's isotope and irradiation subsidiaries in Guangzhou's Tianhe District. Tan Minghe introduced the economic and social development of Tianhe District. He stated that as the central urban area and the top economic district of Guangzhou, Tianhe has ranked first in Guangzhou and among the top in the country for several consecutive years. Tianhe District has clearly included life and health as a key development track in modern urban industry, with nuclear medicine as a key focus area, which is highly aligned with isotope-related industries. Tianhe District will fully support the relocation of CIRC's isotope and irradiation subsidiaries to Guangzhou, providing high-quality business environment for their establishment and development. Yuan Xiaoyi, Deputy District Mayor of Tianhe, provided a detailed introduction on the development of the medical industry in Tianhe and the high compatibility of future industries such as nuclides and nuclear drugs with Tianhe's resources.
2026-07-31
Joint Safety Inspection of Directly Managed Nuclear Technology Utilization Units in Shandong by East China and North China Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Stations
To thoroughly implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important directive on the Quanzhou shoe factory fire accident, which calls for "in-depth investigation and rectification of various risk hazards, meticulous implementation of safety production measures, and resolute prevention of major and catastrophic accidents," the Ministry of Ecology and Environment's East China Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Station (hereinafter referred to as the East China Station) recently joined forces with the North China Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Station (hereinafter referred to as the North China Station) to take swift action. Together, they formed a joint inspection team to conduct safety inspections on some of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment's directly managed nuclear technology utilization units in Shandong Province. Shandong currently has 19 such units directly managed by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, making it a major province in nuclear technology utilization. To ensure that this joint inspection achieves the goal of identifying...
2026-07-31
South Korean Study Confirms Low-Dose CT Arthrography Reduces Radiation Exposure in Shoulder Examinations
A research team led by Professor Choi Jeong-ah from the Department of Radiology at Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital in South Korea has recently confirmed that low-dose CT arthrography can reduce patient radiation exposure by approximately 31% while maintaining high diagnostic accuracy, with diagnostic performance comparable to 3T magnetic resonance imaging (3T MRI). The findings have been published in the international musculoskeletal imaging journal *Skeletal Radiology*. Rotator cuff tears and superior labral anterior-posterior (SLAP) lesions are significant causes of shoulder pain; if not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner, they may lead to arthritis or decreased shoulder joint function. Currently, 3T MRI is commonly used for precise examinations, but it has drawbacks such as high cost, long examination times, and the potential for claustrophobia in some patients;...
2026-07-30
TerraPower Isotopes to Donate Actinium-225 via Oncidium Foundation to Support Cancer Treatment Accessibility
TerraPower Isotopes (TPI), a subsidiary of U.S. nuclear innovation company TerraPower, announced on July 29 that it will coordinate the donation of the rare medical isotope actinium-225 (Ac-225) through the Oncidium Foundation to support economically disadvantaged cancer patients in accessing targeted radionuclide therapy. The Oncidium Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting global access to targeted radionuclide cancer treatments. Its RLT-Connect program aims to help financially challenged patients access relevant therapies, reducing treatment disparities caused by geographic and economic conditions. This donation also marks TPI's entry into Oncidium's collaborative ecosystem of radioisotope suppliers, medical practitioners...
2026-07-30
International Students of the "Chinese Government Atomic Energy Scholarship" Program Visit China Isotope & Radiation Corporation
On July 22 and July 29, over 50 international students from more than 10 countries, including Egypt, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Ghana, the Philippines, Cambodia, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Namibia, Nigeria, El Salvador, Sudan, Yemen, and Russia, who are part of the Chinese Government Atomic Energy Scholarship program, visited China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC). They experienced firsthand the vibrant vitality of China's nuclear technology application industry, enhancing their understanding and recognition of China's nuclear industry through tours and exchanges. First Stop: Atomic High-Tech Jinhui Radiation - When Nuclear Technology Enters Daily Life. The students visited Atomic High-Tech Jinhui Radiation to learn about the extensive applications of irradiation technology in medical sterilization, food preservation, aerospace testing, and other fields, and observed relevant process flows. A student from Pakistan exclaimed, "I never imagined irradiation technology had penetrated so deeply into various fields. This has given me a completely new understanding of the breadth of China's nuclear technology applications." The students engaged in lively interactions with technical staff on topics such as the safety and application prospects of irradiation technology.
2026-07-30
Pre-registration Study Launch Meeting for Light Ion Therapy System Held in Hangzhou
On July 26, the pre-registration study launch meeting for the light ion therapy system was held at CAS Ion (Hangzhou) Medical Technology Co., Ltd. The meeting, themed "Focusing on Multi-ion Clinical Research, Empowering Precision Radiotherapy Innovation," discussed the frontier directions of multi-ion therapy, pre-registration study protocols for the therapy system, and related quality control work. The meeting was hosted by the Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Particle Radiotherapy Equipment and CAS Ion Hangzhou Company, and co-organized by the Sun Yat-sen University–CAS Ion (Lanzhou Taiji) Joint Laboratory of Advanced Radiotherapy Technology and the China-Japan-Korea Tumor Prevention and Control Research Institute. Experts and scholars from fields including clinical radiotherapy, medical physics, equipment R&D, and testing and evaluation...
2026-07-30
Moffitt Cancer Center Activates Proton Therapy Center in Florida, USA
Moffitt Cancer Center recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, announcing the official opening of the Richard M. Schultz Family Foundation Proton Center at the Moffitt Speros Outpatient Center. Located in the Speros Global R&D Park in Pasco County, Florida, it is recognized as the first proton therapy center in the Tampa Bay area. Moffitt Cancer Center stated that the activation of the proton therapy center will provide local patients with more precise radiotherapy options. Built in collaboration with IBA, a particle accelerator technology company, the center will use proton therapy to deliver targeted radiation to tumors, improving tumor targeting accuracy while minimizing impact on surrounding healthy tissues. According to reports, the...
2026-07-30
Ontario Invests Additional $4.6 Million in McMaster Nuclear Reactor to Expand Medical Isotope Production Capacity
The Government of Ontario, Canada, recently announced an additional investment of $4.6 million in the McMaster Nuclear Reactor to expand the production capacity of life-saving medical isotopes, supporting more cancer patients in accessing the critical radioisotopes needed for diagnosis and treatment. From left to right: Josip Zikic, Chief Nuclear Officer at McMaster University; Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges and Universities, Research Excellence and Security; Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mining; Susan Tighe, President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University; and Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. (Georgia Kirkos/McMaster University) This investment builds on a previous $18 million...
2026-07-30
Urenco Isotopes Collaborates on EMIS Test Facility to Strengthen Europe's Enriched Lanthanide Isotope Supply Chain
On July 28, 2026, Urenco Isotopes announced a collaboration with RI Research Instruments to advance the construction of a dedicated Electromagnetic Isotope Separation (EMIS) test facility, aiming to strengthen the future European supply chain for enriched lanthanide elements and meet the growing demand for high-purity stable isotopes in scientific research and potential medical isotope applications. Lanthanides are rare earth metals, and their isotopes may be used in the future for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Currently, reliable sources of high-purity lanthanide stable isotopes remain limited, with the supply chain concentrated among a few producers, and Europe's local supply capacity is relatively insufficient. Under the collaboration arrangement, RI Research Instruments...
2026-07-29
Li Tingfang, Director of the Shanxi Provincial Medical Products Administration, visited the China Institute for Radiation Protection to conduct research on the R&D and innovation of nuclear medical pr
On July 23, Li Tingfang, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the Shanxi Provincial Medical Products Administration (SMPA), led a delegation to the Institute to conduct a research visit focused on the R&D and innovation of nuclear m
2026-07-27
Professor Shi Hongcheng was invited to participate in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)-sponsored tiered clinical skills training program on the integration of nuclear medicine diagnosis a
From July 12 to 17, 2026, a regional training program titled "Graded Clinical Skills Training on Integrated Nuclear Medicine Theranostics," hosted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for member states of the Asian Regional Cooperati
2026-07-27
CNNC achieves end-to-end process integration for the production of the medical isotope Terbium-161.
Recently, the China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE) under the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) successfully established the entire production process for the emerging medical isotope Terbium-161 (161Tb), producing a 100-millicurie, high-purity
2026-07-27
CNNC-CNI assists in the launch of the high-quality nuclear medicine diagnosis and treatment project at Mianyang Central Hospital.
A high-quality development project for nuclear medicine diagnosis and treatment was recently launched at Mianyang Central Hospital. An expert delegation from the Chinese Society of Nuclear Medicine (CSNM), accompanied by representatives from China Isotope
2026-07-27
Beijing Key Laboratory Unveiled: Focusing on Domestic Production of Liquid-Helium-Free Superconducting MRI and X-ray CT Equipment
Recently, the "Beijing Key Laboratory for Innovation and Translation of Advanced Superconducting MRI and CT Medical Equipment," spearheaded by Wandong Medical, was officially inaugurated. Previously approved by the Beijing Municipal Science &
2026-07-27
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- 1 CNNC achieves end-to-end process integration for the production of the medical isotope Terbium-161.
- 2 Li Tingfang, Director of the Shanxi Provincial Medical Products Administration, visited the China Institute for Radiation Protection to conduct research on the R&D and innovation of nuclear medical pr
- 3 Beijing Key Laboratory Unveiled: Focusing on Domestic Production of Liquid-Helium-Free Superconducting MRI and X-ray CT Equipment
- 4 CNNC-CNI assists in the launch of the high-quality nuclear medicine diagnosis and treatment project at Mianyang Central Hospital.
- 5 Professor Shi Hongcheng was invited to participate in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)-sponsored tiered clinical skills training program on the integration of nuclear medicine diagnosis a
- 6 Urenco Isotopes Collaborates on EMIS Test Facility to Strengthen Europe's Enriched Lanthanide Isotope Supply Chain
- 7 Moffitt Cancer Center Activates Proton Therapy Center in Florida, USA
- 8 Pre-registration Study Launch Meeting for Light Ion Therapy System Held in Hangzhou
- 9 Ontario Invests Additional $4.6 Million in McMaster Nuclear Reactor to Expand Medical Isotope Production Capacity
- 10 International Students of the "Chinese Government Atomic Energy Scholarship" Program Visit China Isotope & Radiation Corporation
- 11 TerraPower Isotopes to Donate Actinium-225 via Oncidium Foundation to Support Cancer Treatment Accessibility
- 12 Curium Advances Second Cyclotron Investment Plan in Romania to Expand PET Imaging Supply
- 13 South Korean Study Confirms Low-Dose CT Arthrography Reduces Radiation Exposure in Shoulder Examinations
- 14 Joint Safety Inspection of Directly Managed Nuclear Technology Utilization Units in Shandong by East China and North China Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Stations
- 15 China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC) Conducts Cooperation Exchange with Guangzhou Tianhe District