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Navigating the Gallium-68-DOTATATE Synthesis Landscape
Jennifer-Lynn Bell, MRT(N), London Health Sciences Centre

Understanding the Principles of Gallium-68 Radiopharmaceutical Synthesis: Define the principles behind Gallium-68-DOTATATE synthesis, including the selection of precursor molecules, reaction conditions, and key parameters influencing the radiopharmaceutical yield.

Objectives

• Explore the role of a gallium generator in providing a continuous supply of Gallium-68, emphasizing the importance of reliable generator performance for consistent radiopharmaceutical production.
• Operational Proficiency in Gallium-68-DOTATATE Synthesizer: Demonstrate practical knowledge of the operation of the Gallium-68-DOTATATE synthesizer, covering key steps in the synthesis process, equipment setup, calibration, and routine maintenance.
• Discuss troubleshooting strategies for common issues encountered during synthesis, ensuring participants are equipped to handle challenges that may arise in the production workflow.
• Quality Control and Assurance in Radiopharmaceutical Synthesis: Understand the quality control measures for Gallium-68-DOTATATE synthesis, including the use of thin-layer chromatography (TLC) to assess radiochemical purity, interpreting results to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Clinical Applications and Patient Impact: Discuss the clinical significance of Gallium-68-DOTATATE in diagnostic imaging, particularly its role in detecting and characterizing neuroendocrine tumors.
• Highlight the impact of efficient and reliable synthesis on patient care, emphasizing the potential benefits of Gallium-68-DOTATATE PET/CT imaging in terms of accuracy, early detection, and personalized treatment planning.

This session will be 20 minutes, with 5 minutes of Q&A

Spot the 'Do Not;' Nuclear Medicine Pictorial Scavenger Hunt
Lisa Bonin. Nuclear Medicine Educator, Dalhousie University

Objectives

• Scrutinize images of various scenarios within nuclear medicine to identify errors in practice.
• Contribute to intercollegate collaboration and discussion to solidify best practices and habits when working within nuclear medicine.

This session will be 20 minutes, with 5 minutes of Q&A

Approved for 1 Category A Credit