ONCOL 475 - Fundamentals of Radiopharmaceutical Sciences

3 units (fi 6)(EITH/SP/SU, 0-0-3)

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Practical techniques in the use of radioisotopes in the life sciences. This course focuses on safe handling of radio-isotopes, measurement of radioactivity, performance of radiochemical reactions and the application of radionuclides in life sciences (99mTc-labeling and 18F-labeling). The accompanying seminar provides the necessary background knowledge to engage with the practical challenges of radionuclide handling. Credit cannot be obtained for both ONCOL 475 and 575.