Advancing Nuclear Medicine Through Innovation (2007) / Chapter Skim
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1 Introduction
1 Introduction
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Its mission was to oversee research pro 1 DOE's Office of Biological and Environmental Research (DOE-OBER) Medical Applications and Measurement Sciences Program provides federal support for basic scientific studies in nuclear medicine.
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Within the DOE, the Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) provides radionuclides to the research community on a full-costrecovery basis through its Isotope Program, while the DOE-OBER provides federal support for basic scientific studies in nuclear medicine through its Medical Applications and Measurement Sciences Program.
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In FY 2005, the program provided approximately $30 million in federal research support for facilities and scientific investigations at seven national laboratories and 35 universities. Over the years, research supported by this program has provided new technological and clinical tools in nuclear medicine that have resulted in medical breakthroughs.
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evolved out of discussions between the sponsoring agencies and the National Academies. Based on the discussions of the committee during the course of the study, the original fourth charge -- to examine shortages of radiochemists -- was expanded to include examination of shortages of highly trained nuclear medicine scientists.
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SOURCE: Data provided by NCI and NIBIB. 1.1 STRATEGY TO ADDRESS THE STUDY CHARGE The sponsors of the study requested that the National Academies produce a report for public dissemination within 13 months.
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. In light of these future needs, the National Academies should examine the Medical Applications and Measurement Sciences Program and make recommen dations to improve its research and isotope impacts on nuclear medicine.
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It briefly summarizes important discoveries, challenges, and opportunities in the field. The appendixes provide supporting information, including a glossary and acronym list, descriptions of the committee's meetings, a list of commercially available radiopharmaceuticals, and biographical sketches of the committee members.
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