NAYGN McMaster Chapter Nuclear Case Competition 2025: Alpha-Emitting Isotopes in Medicine

Abstract

North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) is a non-profit organization founded in 1999 that is dedicated to empowering the next generation of nuclear professionals. The NAYGN McMaster, a student led chapter of the organization at McMaster University, organized this case competition to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in problem-based learning while tackling current issues in the nuclear industry. This competition fosters collaboration, thoughtful discussion, and innovation, while also offering participants the chance to grow personally and professionally. This year’s theme was “alpha-emitting isotopes in medicine.” Teams were tasked with identifying and describing the full production cycle of a specific alpha-emitting isotope, other than Actinium-225, including its sourcing, production methods, applications in medicine, and any associated challenges or innovations in the process. After a round of written submissions, the top eight teams presented their research to a panel of judges at the NAYGN Nuclear Case Competition Expo. The judges selected the top four teams, whose abstracts have been published in this abstract booklet. If you would like to learn more about NAYGN McMaster Chapter or the NAYGN Nuclear Case Competition, please visit our Instagram page (@naygn_mcmaster) or email us (naygn@mcmaster.ca).

Disclaimer: The views expressed throughout this case competition and publication are solely those of the competition participants and do not reflect those of NAYGN McMaster, McMaster University, or any other organization.