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The South African Isotope Facility (SAIF), launched on 9 June 2023, offers access to advanced nuclear science infrastructure for research and innovation in isotope production and applications. Researchers, medical professionals, and industry partners can apply to use the facility for scientific and technological development.
- Who it is for:
- researchers, medical professionals, technology developers, and academic collaborators
- How to act on it:
- Contact NRF iThemba LABS through their official website or listed contact points to request access to the facility.
The South African Isotope Facility (SAIF), launched on 9 June 2023, offers opportunities for research and innovation in nuclear sciences and technology. It supports advancements in isotope production for medical, industrial, and scientific applications.
- Who it is for:
- researchers, innovators, healthcare professionals, industry partners
- How to act on it:
- Engage with the facility via contact details provided on the website or through the NRF Information Portal.
Researchers and institutions can access the cyclotron facilities operated by iThemba LABS, including the k-200 separated sector cyclotron capable of accelerating protons to 200MeV and heavier particles to even higher energies. These facilities support research in nuclear and particle physics, life sciences, and materials science.
- Who it is for:
- research scientists, academic institutions, medical and material science professionals
- How to act on it:
- Contact the facility through the provided addresses or use the NRF Information Portal for further guidance.
Researchers and professionals can access the cyclotron facilities at iThemba LABS, including the k-200 separated sector cyclotron, which accelerates protons to 200MeV and heavier particles to higher energies. These facilities support research in nuclear physics, medical isotopes, and materials science.
- Who it is for:
- research scientists, medical and material scientists, academic researchers
- How to act on it:
- Contact the relevant department head or use the provided contact information to request access and schedule experiments.
The South African Isotope Facility (SAIF), launched on 9 June 2023, offers opportunities for researchers and innovators in nuclear sciences and technology to benefit from enhanced scientific infrastructure aimed at advancing technology development and innovation for societal benefit.
- Who it is for:
- researchers, innovators, and institutions in nuclear sciences and technology
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation or contact iThemba LABS for participation details.
Opportunity for South African researchers, engineers, technicians, and students to join ongoing research projects at CERN, including SA-ALICE, SA-ATLAS, SA-ISOLDE, SA-TT, and SA-THEORY, involving high-energy physics, nuclear physics, and technology transfer.
- Who it is for:
- South African researchers, engineers, technicians, and students
- How to act on it:
- Engage through the SA-CERN Programme at iThemba LABS
Annual events that provide students and young researchers with hands-on experience in particle physics research, simulating real CERN experiments and data analysis.
- Who it is for:
- students and young researchers in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Register through the SA-CERN Programme at iThemba LABS
This opportunity provides students with access to advanced research facilities at iThemba LABS, including cyclotrons and isotope development labs. It supports student involvement in cutting-edge projects in nuclear physics, materials science, and medical applications. Students can contribute to national scientific advancement while gaining hands-on experience.
- Who it is for:
- students in science, engineering, and related fields
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Head of SAINTS, Dr Mlungisi Nkosi, at NRF iThemba LABS for application details.
Used to produce the 82 Sr/82 Rb generator, essential for myocardial perfusion studies to diagnose heart diseases by assessing blood flow in the myocardium.
- Who it is for:
- cardiology departments, nuclear medicine labs, medical research institutions
- How to act on it:
- Contact rpg@tlabs.ac.za for national orders or isotopes@tlabs.ac.za for international orders
An alternative delivery method to injectable forms for diagnosing thyroid abnormalities, providing a non-invasive means to evaluate thyroid function.
- Who it is for:
- medical diagnostic facilities, clinics, hospitals
- How to act on it:
- Contact rpg@tlabs.ac.za for national orders or isotopes@tlabs.ac.za for international orders
A diagnostic agent used for scintigraphic assessment of neuroendocrine tumors, including neuroblastomas and pheochromocytoma. Also used for myocardial scintigraphy and imaging of malignant paragangliomas and carcinoid tumors.
- Who it is for:
- medical diagnostic facilities, oncology centers, cardiology departments
- How to act on it:
- Contact rpg@tlabs.ac.za for national orders or isotopes@tlabs.ac.za for international orders
Employed in positron annihilation studies for investigating material structures and properties through advanced imaging techniques.
- Who it is for:
- materials science researchers, physics laboratories, academic institutions
- How to act on it:
- Contact rpg@tlabs.ac.za for national orders or isotopes@tlabs.ac.za for international orders