Radionuclides and Nuclear Data: Evaluation of nuclear reaction cross sections relevant to production of emerging therapeutic radioisotopes

To establish a nuclear data group for medical applications in Pakistan is the major aim of our group. The idea of establishing such a group was given by Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. (mult.) Syed M. Qaim (Professor of nuclear chemistry, institute für Nuklearchemie, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany and Hon. Professor of Physics at GCU Lahore). International collaboration has been established with the Institute of Experimental Physics, University of Debrecen (Hungary). EMPIRE training was arranged for nuclear model calculations at the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Now, the aim of involving the local bodies in multidisciplinary applications of nuclear data is in the way. The nuclear reaction cross section data relevant to the production of radionuclides in cyclotrons and at accelerators need more attention. The radionuclides are in practice for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The tumors are successfully detected by the emitted radiations and then the therapeutic techniques are adopted for their treatment. Nuclear science is for the peace of mankind.