Synthesis of radionuclides and their application in nuclear medicinie 1200-SYNRAD-OG

Synthesis and types of radioisotopes used in medicine.
Specific methods used in synthesis of labeled compounds.
Chemical, enzymatic, stereospecific syntheses of biologically active compounds labeled with short-lived isotopes of carbon, fluorine, nitrogen, oxygen, and iodine. Positron Emission Tomography.

Course coordinators

Katarzyna Posiadała

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The aim of the lecture is to familiarize students with information on the synthesis of isotope-labeled compounds. The use of these compounds in diagnostic techniques, e.g. PET (Positron Emission Tomography). General discussion of potential applications of radiopharmaceuticals, their use in medicine, pharmacy, chemistry, biochemistry.

Learning outcomes

After completion of this course, students will understand different chemical and enzymatic techniques used in syntheses of radio labeled compounds for Nuclear Medicine. Students will know what types of radio pharmaceuticals are used in medical research and diagnosis. Students will understand the principles and application of Positron Emission Tomography in diagnosis of cancer and what short-lived isotopes are used in clinical research.

Assessment criteria

Test

Practical placement

Does not concern

Bibliography

Zastosowanie nuklidów promieniotwórczych w chemii. Praca zbiorowa pod red. Jerzego Sobkowskiego, PWN, Warszawa 1989.
J. Sobkowski, M. Jelińska- Kazimierczuk, Chemia Jądrowa, Adamantan, Warszawa, 2006