| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-03-18 | - |
| 2025-03-21 | - |
Program Overview
King's College London's Radiopharmacy Advanced course offers a comprehensive exploration of advanced radiopharmaceutical science, including design, development, and clinical applications. Through lectures and practical sessions, participants gain in-depth knowledge of radiopharmaceutical chemistry, biologicals, PET, molecular radiotherapy, and selected clinical topics, enabling them to contribute to the advancement of the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Radiopharmacy Advanced
is a four-day lecture and practical course offered by King's College London under the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine. It is designed for individuals with at least one year of hands-on experience in radiopharmacy who are seeking a deeper understanding of the field.
Objectives:
- The course provides in-depth coverage of radiopharmaceutical science, including design, development, formulation, biologicals, molecular radiotherapy, and selected clinical topics.
- With respect to positron emission tomography (PET), the course explores challenges in production, emerging radionuclides, and multi-modal imaging.
Program Description:
This intensive course builds on the introductory Postgraduate Course in Radiopharmacy and delves into advanced topics such as:
- Radiopharmaceutical chemistry: Exploring the latest developments in Tc-99m radiopharmaceutical chemistry, stability of radiopharmaceuticals, and formulation of various radiopharmaceuticals.
- Biologicals: Understanding the use of proteins, peptides, and cells as radiopharmaceuticals, including advanced cell isolation and labeling techniques.
- Positron emission tomography (PET): Examining the challenges and advances in PET radiopharmaceutical production, focusing on emerging radionuclides like Ga-68, Cu-62/64, and Zr-89, and exploring multi-modal imaging approaches.
- Clinical topics: Analyzing specific clinical applications such as gastric emptying, sentinel node, and non-imaging studies like GFR and red cell mass.
Benefits:
Upon completion, participants will achieve a deeper understanding of radiopharmaceutical science, enabling them to:
- Contribute to the design and development of novel radiopharmaceuticals.
- Improve their skills in the formulation and stability of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Gain advanced knowledge of biologicals and their applications in radiopharmacy.
- Understand the principles of molecular radiotherapy and its clinical applications.
Outline:
Course Content:
The course syllabus is structured as follows:
Day 1:
- Advances in Tc-99m radiopharmaceutical chemistry
- Stability of radiopharmaceuticals in vivo
- Challenges in radiopharmacy
- Formulation and stability of Tc-99m kits
- Formulation of other radiopharmaceuticals
Day 2:
- Clinical topics: gastric emptying; sentinel node
- Antibodies and peptides as radiopharmaceuticals
- Advanced cell isolation and labelling: beyond inflammation
- Non imaging studies: GFR, red cell mass
- Selection of radionuclides for therapy
- Therapeutic nuclear medicine
Day 3:
- Half-day laboratory practical session on protein radiolabeling techniques using Tc-99m
Day 4:
- PET chemistry F-18 and automation
- PET chemistry radiometals Cu-62/64 and Zr-89
- Multi modal imaging
- Ga-68 generators and labelling
- Clinical trials of radiopharmaceuticals
Course Structure:
The course features a blend of lectures and practical sessions, offering participants a comprehensive learning experience.
Modules:
Each day of the program focuses on specific modules related to the overarching theme of advanced radiopharmacy.
Schedule:
- The course takes place annually in central London.
- It consists of 16 lectures and one day in the laboratory.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- The course employs a combination of lectures and practical sessions to facilitate active learning.
Faculty:
- The course is led by Victoria Gibson, Head of Radiopharmacy at Guy's and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, and other renowned experts in the field.
Unique Approaches:
- The course offers a hands-on experience through the laboratory practical session, allowing participants to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Other:
- The course is suitable for individuals with prior experience in radiopharmacy, including pharmacists, chemists, nuclear medicine technologists, radiographers, and research personnel.
- Limited places are available on the course, and early booking is encouraged.
- The course fee is £540, and various discounts may apply.
Conclusion:
The Radiopharmacy Advanced course at King's College London provides participants with a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of radiopharmaceutical science and expand their knowledge and skills in this rapidly evolving field.
