PET

Britec has been providing radiation protection equipment for over 25 years, delivering bespoke and off-the-shelf solutions for the NHS, research institutions and medical facilities across the UK. Based in Sheffield, the company combines practical design, robust engineering and UK-based manufacturing to deliver products intended to make working with radioactive materials safer and more efficient. “Our […]

The theme of this year’s ECR, Rays of Knowledge, highlights the essential role of continuous learning in advancing patient care. AGITO Medical has more than 20 years of experience in medical imaging, supporting healthcare providers with tailored solutions that combine high quality equipment, imaging rental systems, spare parts and life cycle services across modalities such […]

The University of Cambridge will be the next site to install a total body PET scanner, further expanding the National PET Imaging Platform (NPIP) network. It is expected to be operational by the end of 2026. The scanner will be located at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and has been funded through a £5.5m investment from the UKRI […]

Scotland’s first total body PET scanner is now operational at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. It is co-managed by the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, delivered by the National PET Imaging Platform (NPIP) and run by UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Medical Research Council, Innovate UK and Medicines Discovery Catapult. NPIP is funded by a […]

BriTec says it has had a successful and productive year, balancing custom design manufacturing alongside the supply of its standard radiation protection products. The company continues to collaborate closely with contractors, suppliers and manufacturers to provide a comprehensive, one-stop solution for departmental needs, whether refurbishing an existing space, planning and equipping a new facility or […]

A physicist at the Royal Free Hospital, London, has been awarded a £236,000 grant to carry out research using a PET scanner that creates a 3D picture of the whole body in one scan, allowing doctors to see how tumours and organs are functioning. Diagnostic nuclear medicine and PETCT physics lead Dr Beverley Holman received […]

As a leading UK-based manufacturer of radiation shielding, radioactive materials storage and handling products Bright Technologies Limited (BriTec) continues to work together with the molecular imaging community to address its radiation protection needs. “Whether your department is performing diagnostic imaging or molecular therapy we can offer solutions designed specifically for your application,” BriTec says. From […]

A novel 3D-printed device that could replace the need for drug and chemical safety testing on animals has received new funding. Invented at the University of Edinburgh, the plastic ‘body-on-chip’ device mimics how a drug moves through the body’s organs, using PET imaging to validate its journey. The team behind it has received £260,000 from […]