Michael Nickels
Associate Professor - Radiology Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Seminars
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Panel Discussion: Investigating Various Isotope Half-Lives as a Limiting Factor in Radiotherapeutic Scalability, Quality Control & Patient Access
11:00 am
- Defining how isotope half-life constrains manufacturing timelines, QC strategy, and logistics
- Contrasting mature distribution models for lutetium-177 with emerging requirements for short-lived isotopes such as astatine-211
- Identifying which capabilities in licensing, training, automation, and packaging can be leveraged across isotope classes
Thursday 23rd July 2026
Harnessing Automation & Digitization in Targeted Radiotherapy Manufacturing to Ensure Consistent Quality
11:00 am
- Considering high-impact areas for automation to improve batch consistency, reduce human error, and enhance operator safety
- Discussing integration challenges in retrofitting automation into facilities while maintaining GMP compliance
- Evaluating the return on investment, the benefits and the challenges of automation, including improved scalability and consistency versus difficulties like maintenance requirements
