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    Novel radionuclides for use in Nuclear Medicine in Europe : where do we stand and where do we go?
    (2023-12) Radzina, Maija; Saule, Laura; Mamis, Edgars; Koester, Ulli; Cocolios, Thomas Elias; Pajuste, Elina; Kalnina, Marika; Palskis, Kristaps; Sawitzki, Zoe; Talip, Zeynep; Jensen, Mikael; Duchemin, Charlotte; Leufgen, Kirsten; Stora, Thierry; Rīga Stradiņš University
    BACKGROUND: In order to support the ongoing research across Europe to facilitate access to novel radionuclides, the PRISMAP consortium (European medical radionuclides programme) was established to offer the broadest catalog of non-conventional radionuclides for medical and translational research. The aim of this article is to introduce readers with current status of novel radionuclides in Europe. MAIN BODY: A consortium questionnaire was disseminated through the PRISMAP consortium and user community, professional associations and preclinical/clinical end users in Europe and the current status of clinical end-users in nuclear medicine were identified. A total of 40 preclinical/clinical users institutions took part in the survey. Clinical end users currently use the following radionuclides in their studies: 177Lu, 68 Ga, 111In, 90Y, other alpha emitters, 225Ac, 64Cu and Terbium isotopes. Radionuclides that would be of interest for users within the next 2-5 years are 64Cu, Terbium radionuclide "family" and alpha emitters, such as 225Ac. CONCLUSIONS: Thanks to a questionnaire distributed by the PRISMAP consortium, the current status and needs of clinical end-users in nuclear medicine were identified.