NIDC News
Our NIDC News reports the latest developments in U.S. Department of Energy’s isotope production efforts, university partnerships, facility improvements, staff news, and other notable center activities as they occur. Stay Connected
August 4, 2026
The Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting applications for the Spring 2027 term to the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and the Community College Internships (CCI) program. Mentored by scientists, engineers, and technical professionals, interns will acquire new skills through hands-on learning, be exposed to science and technology careers, and expand their…
July 30, 2026
Radiopharmaceuticals and radioisotopes are essential components of modern medicine, research, and industry. Because many of these materials are subject to radioactive decay, timely and reliable transportation is critical to ensuring their safe and effective use. Stakeholders continue to face challenges related to transportation, regulatory requirements, logistics, and shipment availability, which…
July 29, 2026
U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil announced a major advancement in domestic stable isotope production while highlighting the Department's expanding isotope mission during a July 15 meeting of the House Nuclear Cleanup Caucus. Speaking before Members of Congress, congressional staff, industry leaders, and DOE stakeholders, Gil emphasized how DOE's isotope enterprise…
July 16, 2026
Multi-laboratory achievement yields critical isotopes at least 100x more depleted of contaminants than any commercial source worldwide, accelerating the goals of the historic Genesis Mission.The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Isotope R&D and Production (IRP), within the Office of Science, today announced a major, multi-laboratory breakthrough in domestic stable isotope enrichment…
July 13, 2026
The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking input from companies that import radioisotopes to help improve the way isotope imports are classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).Accurate trade data is essential to understanding the U.S. isotope market. Improved classification of individual isotopes will provide a clearer picture of import trends, strengthen market analysis, support domestic…
July 9, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science’s Isotope R&D and Production (IRP) program has re-established and revolutionized its domestic stable isotope enrichment capabilities. Led by pioneering advancements at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), this expansion stabilizes the national isotope market, reducing decades of reliance on foreign suppliers for critical medical, national…
June 25, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Isotope R&D and Production (IRP), within the Office of Science, has announced the successful establishment of the domestic production capability for Iridium-192 (Ir-192) at DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Just over two years after announcing a joint product development agreement with QSA Global Inc., the collaboration has produced the…
May 19, 2026
Securing a domestic supply of radium-226 (Ra-226) is a strategic priority for the United States, and a new interagency effort is delivering results. The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Isotope R&D and Production (IRP), within the Office of Science, and the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recovered significant quantities of a rare and…
May 18, 2026
The next generation of cancer therapies, national security technologies and scientific discoveries will depend on materials measured in tiny quantities but carry enormous national importance: radioisotopes.Last week, the University of Missouri broke ground on the Radioisotope Science Center (RSC), a new state-of-the-art, approximately 31,250-square-foot facility supported through a $20 million…
April 14, 2026
On World Quantum Day, the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Isotope R&D and Production (IRP), within the Office of Science, reaffirms its critical role in advancing quantum information science through the production and development of specialized isotopes. World Quantum Day, celebrated annually on April 14th, highlights the transformative potential of quantum science and technology.IRP…
