Specialists from Iran’s nuclear industry and Pars Isotope Company successfully reactivated the Shariati Hospital cyclotron after a decade-long hiatus. This significant achievement marks a new era for medical advancements.

According to Jaddeh Makhsoos Information Base, Mohammad Reza Zaferghandi, Minister of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education, along with his deputies, the hospital president, and the CEO of Pars Isotope Company, officially launched the facility. Iranian nuclear industry specialists also attended the ceremony.

The center’s operation symbolizes scientific and technical cooperation between the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and university centers. Shariati Hospital serves as a nuclear medicine hub in the country and region. They can now leverage this infrastructure for future studies and collaborations, enhancing the capabilities of the Shariati Hospital cyclotron.

The radiopharmaceutical production facilities at Shariati Hospital include a production hall and quality control sections. These facilities also feature other necessary equipment for radiopharmaceutical production. This includes production hot cells and advanced quality control tools.

Jaddeh Makhsoos reports, this infrastructure’s launch will meet the needs of Tehran University of Medical Sciences’ PET centers. These include Shariati, Imam Khomeini, and Sina Hospitals. Furthermore, the Shariati Hospital cyclotron will operate as a backup radiopharmaceutical production facility nationwide.