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The landscape of Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) has seen significant changes over the years. From an increase in budgeted NMT FTEs from 1.8 in 2003 to 3.4 in 2023, to a vacancy rate that hit an all-time high of 14.5% this year, the trends highlight both growth and new challenges in the field. Understanding these shifts is crucial for addressing workforce needs and ensuring the availability of skilled professionals. Let’s work together to close the gap and support the future of nuclear medicine technology! #nuclearmedicine #healthcarestaffing #radiologyjobs #medicaltechnology #vacancyrates #radiologycareers #radrecruiter #industrytrends #jobmarket #workforceneeds

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During yesterday's Emergency Response Team (ERT) meeting, NRG revealed that a modification to the cooling system is necessary, and a technical solution has already been chosen and is in the engineering phase. Although NRG aims to restart the cycle as soon as possible, it's expected to happen no earlier than the end of next week. In the meantime, the LVR-15 and MARIA reactors are adjusting their schedules to accommodate the HFR outage, and additional irradiations are planned at the BR2 reactor. Nuclear Medicine Europe expects no disruptions to Mo-99 supply this week but warns of potential shortages next week. Further updates will be provided; the next ERT meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27th. See below for the official communication. In situations like this, cooperation among reactor operators is crucial to prevent disruptions and shortages, ensuring patients' care. A lot is happening behind the scenes! The Nuclear Medicine Europe Security of Supply Working Group serves as the platform for ensuring such collaboration. It coordinates production schedules, monitors developments constantly, and reacts swiftly to any issues that may arise. If you want to know more about "How the #NuclearMedicine sector coordinates isotope supply", visit the Nuclear Medicine Europe's Publication page : https://lnkd.in/eK8C2m9u #isotopes #radiopharmaceuticals #medicalimaging #NMEU

Here's the updated communication from Nuclear Medicine Europe and its Emergency Response Team (ERT) regarding the restart delay of the HFR research reactor. #radioisotopes #radiopharmaceuticals #nuclearmedicine #reactor #mo99 #i131

UPDATE : OPAL Reactor Maintenance Extended to End of September ANSTO informed Nuclear Medicine Europe that the OPAL #reactor will resume service at the end of September due to the complex task of replacing and reconnecting the Cold Neutron Source (CNS). After OPAL's return, a 10-day irradiation and processing period is needed before #nuclearmedicine distribution can begin. Nuclear Medicine Europe (and its Emergency Response Team) reports no expected #supply disruptions and will update as needed. Read below the full statement. #isotopes #radiopharmaceuticals #molecularimaging

Aging of the nuclear workhorses, whether used for medical isotope production, research purposes, or both, is only making things worse. On top of reliability challenges, these facilities are scarce and tend to be heavily oversubsribed. Nuclear systems, whether fission or accelerator based, are valuable production and investigative tools that public and private sector dollars should be focused on expanding! Encouraging investment in new facilities and funding of life extension efforts to keep existing systems running reliably long enough to switchover to new builds are important lobbying activities for all stakeholders.

The antipodeans Sir Ernest Rutherford "father of nuclear physics" and Sir Mark Oliphant, "Opposer of the fission bomb" were the first experimental demonstrators of nuclear fusion. Why then are the Australian Government and the Federal Opposition not working to get it developed in Australia and bring it back home? New Zealand has, so why not Australia? Interesting articles about Nuclear and I know you haven't looked at Fusion. So let's look at the nuclear or Fission option versus Fusion 1. Fission (Nuclear) Not able to be licenced. https://lnkd.in/gbm2t5uU 2. Authorities have the power to grant licenses for fusion, which is not explicitly covered by the Nuclear Act or the ARPANSA definition. https://lnkd.in/gjKFABpy The above ARPANSA link defines nuclear as fission—no mention of Fusion. 3. A fission (Nuclear)reactor without fissile fuel is a building. 4. A fusion reactor without fissile fuel is a fusion reactor building 5, Fissile (Nuclear) fuel availability and the future cost is a concern, especially for economists and users Dittmar, M. (2011). The End of Cheap Uranium. ArXiv. /abs/1106.3617 Even the UN has identified this, so why does the Fission(Nuclear) industry persist in denying its death like fossil fuels https://lnkd.in/gze5rwpr 6. Should the focus in Australia be on nuclear fission advancement or the promotion of fusion technology? 7, Fission (Nuclear) is only at present in 39 countries out of 189. 8. Is Dutton doing a Menzies and wanting a loophole to get fission (Nuclear) weapons to start with for the subs? 9. Australia still has no high-level radiation waste storage facility 10. Helion Fusion has committed to having its fusion version working in 2028 11. The FIA (Fusion Industry Association) has postulated that commercial power fusion will be available in the 2030s. 12. In its fusion conference report in 2023, the IAEA postulated that all International nuclear (Fission) Laws like the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty do not consider fusion, so it seems it can be built in Australia now. 13. Fusion is also being developed "Small Modular Fusion Reactors" like Zap Energy and Avalanche Energy. 14. HB11 and the UNSW Tokamak project have positioned Australia prominently in the trillion-dollar international fusion industry. Instead of relying on fission with a limited lifetime, wouldn't it be preferable to support Australian renewables, batteries, and hydrogen energy generators and back them up with a fusion power plant? This would eliminate the traditional waste problem while still providing medical isotopes and advancements in medical technology like MRIs. Let's focus on creating a sustainable future for Australia instead of perpetuating pollution and leading to an energy crisis. https://lnkd.in/ekakyifA

🌐Second International Workshop on Medical Radioisotopes Supply 🌐 OECD Nuclear Energy Agency is co-organising the 2nd edition of International Workshop on Medical Radioisotopes Supply with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). The workshop will gather governmental decision makers, private sector representatives, health organisations and researchers to chart the development of secure supply chains for conventional and innovative #nuclear radioisotopes in the medical field. 🔍Key topics include: 🔬 The role of Lutetium-177 (177Lu), Actinium-225 (225Ac) and other innovative radioisotopes 🔄 Strengthening supply chain resiliency through supply and demand monitoring 🏥 Critical infrastructure needs across medical systems 📅 When: 24 - 25 October 2024 📍 Where: Paris, France 🔗Registration and more information: https://lnkd.in/ekV4jWUF