LEMONT, IL—In an effort to improve medical isotope production, scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have embarked on a project that harnesses the power of computer-driven robots. The project aims to increase safety and reproducibility, while driving down cost.
For oncologists on the front lines of the battle against cancer, medical radioisotopes represent an indispensable weapon. Their advantage lies in the ability to selectively target malignant tumors with reduced collateral damage to surrounding healthy tissue.