New cyclotron at UW Health to boost cancer, Alzheimer's research, treatment
DAVID WAHLBERG
Updated
Shown here in 2019, the cyclotron in the basement of the Wisconsin Institutes of Medical Research near UW Hospital produces radioactive atoms for use in PET scans.
UW-Madison plans to build a new cyclotron, which makes radioactive atoms used in scans to detect tumors and other ailments, to expand research and treatment of cancer and conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Scientist Jason Mixdorf works on UW-Madison's cyclotron, with a picture of the machine’s inner workings at right. The machine produces particles for use in cancer research, testing and therapies.
The cyclotron in the basement of the Wisconsin Institutes of Medical Research near UW Hospital produces radioactive atoms for use in PET scans, said Jon Engle, who works in the lab.
Scientist Jason Mixdorf works on UW-Madison's cyclotron, with a picture of the machine’s inner workings at right. The machine produces particles for use in cancer research, testing and therapies.
The cyclotron in the basement of the Wisconsin Institutes of Medical Research near UW Hospital produces radioactive atoms for use in PET scans, said Jon Engle, who works in the lab.
Shown here in 2019, the cyclotron in the basement of the Wisconsin Institutes of Medical Research near UW Hospital produces radioactive atoms for use in PET scans.
