Radiopharmacy
Assistant Professor Ahmet Arif KURT
The Department of Radiopharmacy is a strategic academic field that combines nuclear medicine and pharmacy, producing results that directly benefit patients in diagnosis and treatment. Our department combines scientific and technical competence encompassing the formulation, labeling (radiolabelling), quality control, registration, and application processes of pharmaceutical dosage forms (radiopharmaceuticals) containing radionuclides. Our education, training, and research, conducted in accordance with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Radiopharmacy Practice (GRP), aim to contribute to national and international science in areas such as the development of new radiopharmaceuticals, quality control, and preparation of ready-to-use lyophilized kits.
In this context, Radiopharmacy is a pioneer in specialization within pharmacy and was among the first specialties recognized as "Nuclear Pharmacy" in many countries. Following the administration of a radiopharmaceutical to a patient, the emitted radiation is detected by detectors and converted into images, providing anatomical and time-dependent physiological information. It is also effectively used in the treatment of various diseases. Therefore, Radiopharmacy is a key discipline that oversees safety, efficacy, and quality across the entire value chain, from the molecule to the clinic.
Throughout their education, our students gain competence in radiopharmaceutical formulation, radiolabelling, quality control, pharmacokinetic-toxicity assessments, radiation protection, waste management, and radiopharmacy laboratory design, and master clinical processes such as collaboration with nuclear medicine teams, drug selection, and patient monitoring. Our graduates have strong employment opportunities in academic careers at universities, radiopharmacy laboratories in public and private hospitals, pharmaceutical companies producing radiopharmaceuticals, and relevant public institutions. The Department of Radiopharmacy aims to train its students as the nuclear pharmacists of tomorrow by combining scientific innovation with social benefit.
Elective Courses
- ECZ-339 Radiopharmacy and Radiopharmaceutical Preparations