Lapi Research Group

Cyclotron Facility - UAB Medicine

Explore how our cyclotron facilitates groundbreaking research, accelerates innovation, and supports various scientific endeavors. Join us in our mission to expand knowledge and foster collaboration.

UAB Cyclotron Facility: A Nationwide Resource

Multi-state pharmacist, pharmacy and manufacturing licenses to allow dispensing and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals into adjoining states. 

DOT certified shipping containers and internal training to distribute isotopes to other research facilities throughout the country and internationally.     

Approved Drugs (NDA) Synthesizer Target Applications
[68Ga]DOTATATE (NETSPOTTM)NANeuroendocrine tumorsSOC
[68Ga]PSMA-11 (LOCAMETZ®)NAProstate cancer imagingSOC
[18F]PYL (PYL TRUVUTM) – (in prep)Trasis AiONeuroendocrine tumorsSOC
Active Radiotracers (IND) Synthesizer Target Application
[18F]FETGE FastLabAmino acid transportCR
[18F]FMISOSynthra RN PlusHypoxia imagingCR/PCR
[18F]DPA-714Synthra RN PlusTSPO-neuroinflammationCR/PCR
[18F]AV1451Synthra RN PlusTau aggregatesCR
[18F]MeFAMP* – (in prep)Synthra RN PlusAmino acid transportCR/PCR
[11C]PiBSynthra MeI PlusBeta-amyloid plaque imagingCR
[89Zr]TrastuzumabNAHER2 imagingCR
[89Zr]PanitumumabNAEGFR status (colon)CR
[68Ga]GZP*NAImmune responseCR
[89Zr]Oxine/WBCs*NAWBC trackingCR
[68Ga]FAP-2286*NAFibroblast activation proteinCR
IsotopeHalf-lifeTarget materialStatus
43Sc3.89 h46TiRoutine production for preclinical use
44m/44gSc58.6 h/3.97 h47TiRoutine production for preclinical use
45Ti185 minNatScRoutine production for preclinical use
47Sc3.35 d48/50TiRoutine production for preclinical use
64Cu12.7 h64NiRoutine production for preclinical and human use
89Zr78.4 h89YRoutine production for preclinical and human use
140Nd3.37 d191PrRoutine production for preclinical use
155Tb5.32 d155/156GdEarly phase chemistry development
IsotopeHalf-lifeTarget materialStatus
48V16.0 dNatTiRoutine production for preclinical use
52Mn5.59 dNatCrRoutine production for preclinical use
55Co17.5 h58NiRoutine production for preclinical use
203Pb2.1 d205TlRoutine production for preclinical and human use

Suzanne E. Lapi, PhD

Director of Cyclotron Facility

Dr. Lapi directs the UAB Cyclotron Facility and leads a multidisciplinary group focused on developing radiotracers. Her work spans cyclotron targetry and isotope production to radiopharmaceutical synthesis and clinical trials.

Explore Collaboration Opportunities

We invite you to connect with us for potential collaborations. Our team is dedicated to advancing knowledge in the field of academic and scientific research. Together, we can achieve impactful results.