-DepartmentLaboratoriesResearchSSCAcceleratorsK8 SPC1 K11 SPC2 11 MeV PET K200 SSC Accelerator Facilities at iThemba LABS iThemba LABS provides accelerator and ancillary facilities that are used for research and training in nuclear and accelerator physics, radiation biophysics, radiochemical and material sciences and... December 6, 2024Read more
-DepartmentRadiobiologyResearchMedical Radiation BiophysicsAdvancing Radiation Research: Precision, Innovation, and Clinical Impact The research conducted within the field of medical radiation biophysics at iThemba LABS is a cutting-edge exploration of radiation’s interaction with biological systems. Central to this work is the precise manipulation of... October 5, 2024Read more
-DepartmentNuclear MedicineResearchNuclear MedicinePioneering Radiopharmaceutical Innovation and Global Supply Since the late 1980s, iThemba LABS has been recognized for supplying high-quality, accelerator-based radiopharmaceuticals and radiochemicals to both national and international markets. Our production includes short-lived SPECT radiopharmaceuticals like 123I-related products, which are distributed... September 25, 2024Read more
-DepartmentLaboratoriesResearchTAMSTandem Accelerator Mass Spectrometry6 MV TAMS The AMS facility at iThemba LABS, supported by a fully refurbished EN Tandem accelerator and a custom-built Low Energy Injection System, has been optimized for high-performance radiocarbon analyses, detecting 14C with remarkable sensitivity. This allows researchers to... September 23, 2024Read more
-DepartmentLaboratoriesMRDResearchMaterial Research3 MV Tandetron The Materials Research Department (MRD) at iThemba LABS plays a crucial role in delivering specialized ion beam analytical services and materials characterization solutions to government, industry, and academia. Each year, over 100 external researchers, postgraduates, and international... September 23, 2024Read more
-DepartmentLaboratoriesResearchSSCSeparated Sector Cyclotron200 MeV Revitalizing Nuclear Physics at iThemba LABS: Expanding Research Horizons With a strategic focus on increasing beam time for nuclear physics, particularly beyond weekend slots, iThemba LABS is positioning itself for a significant boost in its research capacity. This... September 22, 2024Read more