Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Group (Division or Organisation), Last Updated 2014-02-18 13:28:15 , Visibility External RIFCS Published (0012)
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Materials, Neutron Beams, research, Environment, materials, Neutrons, Waste Management, environment, Radiopharmaceuticals, Nuclear Reactors
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ANSTO |
| Brief Description
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The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is the home of Australian nuclear science. |
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Through the OPAL research reactor, ANSTO produces critical radiopharmaceuticals like Molybdenum-99 which is the basis of 80 per cent of nuclear medicine procedures performed around the world and a range of other medical products needed |
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to diagnose and treat heart disease and cancer. ANSTO scientists have also partnered with Universities from around Australia to study endemic diseases like diabetes and disease of the brain and mind. |
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One in two Australians will need the nuclear medicines produced at ANSTO. |
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Complementing the OPAL reactor are particle accelerators which are part of the essential toolkit used for precisely dating geological samples, |
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studying the history of climate variability, clean energy technologies and materials research, among other applications. |
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ANSTO is responsible for delivering specialised advice, scientific services and products to government, industry, academia and other research organisations. |
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It does so through the development of new knowledge, delivery of quality services and support for business opportunities, radiopharmaceutical production and waste management. |
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ANSTO's vision is to deliver excellence in innovation, insight and discovery through our people, national and international partnerships, nuclear expertise and landmark infrastructure. |
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The Core Values adopted by ANSTO include: Safety, Security & Environmental Sustainability; One ANSTO - working together, Asking and answering the big questions; |
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Transformation and Performance - Efficiency and agility; and Partnerships / collaboration. |
| Email Address
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media@ansto.gov.au |
| Phone Number
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+ 61 2 9717 3111 |
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Locked Bag 2001,
Kirrawee DC NSW 2232
Australia |
| Related Info
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http://www.ansto.gov.au/ |
| Street Address
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New Illawarra Road Lucas Heights, NSW, 2234 |
| Subject
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arc-code/020299 |
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