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123 I-mIBG is described as a diagnostic tool for imaging neuroendocrine tumours, assessing heart function, detecting and monitoring malignant paragangliomas, and evaluating heart diseases.
- Who it is for:
- Users conducting neuroendocrine-tumour or cardiac imaging
Researchers and collaborators can review the SSC beam schedule at NRF-iThemba LABS for the upcoming months. The document states that the 2025 SSC beamtime application is closed.
- Who it is for:
- Researchers and collaborators
- How to act on it:
- Review the SSC beam schedule at NRF-iThemba LABS.
An iodine-based radiopharmaceutical for non-invasive thyroid imaging, including assessing thyroid function and diagnosing conditions such as hyperthyroidism or thyroid nodules.
- Who it is for:
- Physicians using thyroid imaging
iThemba LABS makes its particle accelerator centre and cyclotron facilities available as part of its mission to advance isotope science and technology and collaborate across nuclear and particle physics, life sciences and material sciences.
- Who it is for:
- Researchers and collaborators across nuclear and particle physics, life sciences and material sciences
- How to act on it:
- The document does not state an application or access procedure. It provides Cape Town and Johannesburg locations for iThemba LABS.
The smaller accelerators at the Western Cape site include two injector cyclotrons—one producing intense beams of light ions, and the other beams of polarised light ions or heavy ions—available for research applications in nuclear and material sciences.
- Who it is for:
- researchers in nuclear and material sciences, isotope development teams
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Head of the respective technical department via the provided contact information to request beam time and experimental support.
Researchers and scientists can access the k-200 separated sector cyclotron at iThemba LABS, which can accelerate protons to 200MeV and heavier particles to even higher energies. This facility supports advanced research in nuclear physics, materials science, and medical isotope development.
- Who it is for:
- research scientists, academic researchers, medical and industrial professionals
- How to act on it:
- Contact the relevant department head or use the contact details provided on the website to request access for research purposes.
The South African Isotope Facility (SAIF), launched in June 2023, provides infrastructure for developing and producing medical and industrial isotopes. Researchers and institutions can collaborate to advance nuclear technology for societal benefit.
- Who it is for:
- institutions, researchers, and industry partners in nuclear medicine and technology
- How to act on it:
- Engage with NRF iThemba LABS through official channels to explore partnership opportunities within SAIF.
The Nuclear Medicine department at iThemba LABS offers advanced services in nuclear medicine, leveraging the country's only cyclotron facilities on the African continent. These services support medical research, diagnostics, and treatment through isotope production and application.
- Who it is for:
- medical researchers, healthcare professionals, and institutions requiring radioactive isotopes for diagnosis and treatment
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Head of Nuclear Medicine, Dr Peane Maleka, at iThemba LABS via the provided address in Johannesburg or Cape Town.
Students can participate in research projects at the SSC Laboratory, part of iThemba LABS, which operates one of the largest cyclotron facilities in the Southern Hemisphere. These projects are part of broader efforts in isotope science, nuclear physics, and applied research.
- Who it is for:
- students conducting scientific research
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Head of the SSC Laboratory or relevant department at iThemba LABS to inquire about participation.
A course designed for university students and young specialists that reviews the basics of nuclear physics, including nuclear reactions and radiation interaction with matter. It also covers types of radiation detectors and electronic devices used in data processing.
- Who it is for:
- university students and young specialists
- How to act on it:
- Access the course via the SA-JINR Virtual Laboratory website at https://tlabs.ac.za/v-lab/
Students can participate in virtual experiments focused on studying nuclear fission, allowing hands-on engagement with complex nuclear processes in a simulated environment.
- Who it is for:
- students and young specialists interested in nuclear fission
- How to act on it:
- Enroll through the SA-JINR Virtual Laboratory portal at https://tlabs.ac.za/v-lab/
The SA-JINR Virtual Laboratory offers students, researchers, and young specialists an immersive online platform to engage in interactive experiments, simulations, and advanced nuclear research. It covers topics such as experimental nuclear physics, nuclear electronics, and nuclear fission through virtual lab experiences.
- Who it is for:
- university students, young specialists, and researchers in nuclear physics
- How to act on it:
- Visit the V Lab website at https://tlabs.ac.za/v-lab/ to access the platform