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The mission of the VUIIS Research Radiochemistry Core Laboratory is to help Vanderbilt Investigators (1) develop and translate novel radiopharmaceuticals to patients, (2) non-invasively visualize and quantify molecular events in preclinical in vivo models and patients, and (3) conduct clinical trials that feature molecular imaging endpoints.
Description
The Core Laboratory is housed within the VUMC PET center in Robinson Research Building. The laboratory consists of separate cGMP, preclinical, and research radiochemistry laboratories in contiguous space immediately adjacent to Vanderbilt’s cyclotron and Radiopharmacy. Using the GE 130 uA PETtrace, the Core can produce 18F, 11C, 68Ga, 13N, and related radionuclides on a routine basis. In addition to cyclotron-produced isotopes, the radiochemistry core has access to SPECT isotopes and generator-produced positron emitters, including 99mTc, 111In, and 123I.
The Radiochemistry Core also operates a dedicated SPECT isotope labeling facility. This lab has been equipped with an activated charcoal filtered hood for the manipulation of iodine isotopes and has been outfitted with the latest equipment for the purification and identification of the compounds being prepared.
Resources
Radiochemistry facility housed in the VUMC PET Center capable of pre-clinical and cGMP radiotracer production (USP 823 & CFR 212).
The PET-Chemistry Research Lab is connected to the GE cyclotron through lead-shielded lines allowing direct delivery of [18F]fluoride, [68Ga]gallium chloride or [11C]carbon dioxide to shielded "hot cells" for production of radiotracers.
Director: Todd Peterson, Ph.D.
For general questions or assistance: VUIIS.RADIOCHEM@vumc.org
Hours | Location |
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm |
PET Center, Robinson Research Building |