The Radiochemistry Facility is a shared resource that provides Cancer Center investigators with expertise and facilities for the radiolabeling and quality control of molecules of potential interest for molecular imaging in animal models of human cancer as well as cancer radio-diagnosis and targeted radiotherapy. This is a new facility that has evolved from the Radiolabeling Facility to meet the emerging needs within the Cancer Center for PET radiochemistry to provide probes for evaluating tumor biochemistry and receptor biology, monitoring treatment response, expediting the development of novel therapies and personalizing patient treatment protocols. Although the primary function of the past facility - labeling antibodies for research purposes and clinical trials - will still be performed, the major function of the Radiochemistry Facility will be to provide Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators with the most essential positron emitting radiotracers needed for basic and clinical research. Functions of the facility include consultation with investigators to determine optimum radionuclide, targeting vector and radioligand, radiosynthesis, scale up, and quality control of the labeled product. Finally, the Director is available to work with investigators in the preparation of an Investigational New Drug or Radioactive Drug Research Committee Application to permit patient studies with radiolabeled molecules.

Public Health Relevance

Radiolabeled molecules are essential components of molecular imaging and the targeted radiotherapy of cancer;however, highly specialized radiochemistry equipment and expertise are required for their radios-ynthesis, particularly at the levels needed for clinical studies and many research applications. The radiochemistry facility will perform an important core function by providing radiolabeled molecules to cancer center investigators in a cost effective manner.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Center Core Grants (P30)
Project #
5P30CA014236-39
Application #
8424172
Study Section
Subcommittee G - Education (NCI)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2013-01-01
Budget End
2013-12-31
Support Year
39
Fiscal Year
2013
Total Cost
$35,832
Indirect Cost
Name
Duke University
Department
Type
DUNS #
044387793
City
Durham
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27705
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