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A second-hand linear accelerator has arrived at our LNK facility! ⚛️ This is a major milestone for the LINAC-LNK project which bridges two critical fields: advanced radioactive waste characterization and better calibrations for cancer treatment. Our project team will move up a gear: the LINAC will become operational, and both medical and waste research will gain momentum. 🚀 🟣 Regarding waste characterisation, the LINAC will be used to produce detailed 2D and 3D images of the contents of the waste drums. These images will help to determine both the physical and chemical properties of the waste. 🟣 Regarding calibration, we will develop a new workflow for calibrating ionisation chambers used in radiation therapy, contributing to more accurate and effective cancer treatments. Learn how LINAC-LNK is driving progress. Link to the full article in the comments!

With the global emphasis on developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), there is a significant need to test new materials and fuels. This week at #RRFM2025, we shared detailed insights about the unique technical testing capabilities of the BR2 reactor and the broader infrastructure at SCK CEN. 💬 Steven Van Dyck: "Globally, only a few reactors are equipped to test materials and fuels for fast reactors. Our research reactor BR2 has the ability to closely mimic the extreme irradiation conditions of advanced reactors - such as high temperatures, neutron flux and power density. BR2 can irradiate up to 180 small samples in a single rig to evaluate the impact of different fabrication parameters, and also test representative fuel pins. Combined with our comprehensive infrastructure for fuel fabrication and post-irradiation experiments, we offer an integrated approach on one site." This approach ensures the quality and consistancy of the data generated. In this way, we enable others to take their advanced designs, fuels and materials to the next stage of development. Credits to Maximilien Struys Photography #materialtesting #nuclearsafety #innovation

Yesterday at #RRFM2025, our colleague Christophe Bruggeman gave an insightful presentation on the role of research & innovation in advancing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): advancing SMR development: research priorities and the role of research reactors. Christophe shared insights and key takeaways from Technical Working Group 2 (‘Technology and R&D&I’) of the European Industrial Alliance on SMRs. He outlined research priorities, along with clear action points to help accelerate the development of SMRs and AMRs in Europe. He also emphasized the crucial role of research reactors l to unlocking the full potential of these innovative technologies. 👉 “Research reactors such as our BR2 are indispensable for the development of new and innovative SMR and Gen IV AMR concepts.” – Christophe Bruggeman, Deputy Director-General SCK CEN. Credits to Maximilien Struys Photography

📣 Exciting career opportunity at SCK CEN! ⚛️ Are you ready to join the forefront of nuclear innovation? We have an exciting vacancy waiting for you: ☢️ Project Engineer nuclear waste streams: leading the entire process from analysis to the execution of treatments for nuclear waste streams Stay tuned for more job openings later this month! 👉 Visit our website to learn more about this position and apply today: 🔗 Link in the comments! #SCKCEN #nuclear #career #opportunities #innovation #sustainability

We believe radioligand therapy can not reach patients soon enough, since it is poised to improve cancer care. 🤝 Enter our collaboration with Navigo Proteins GmbH. Our experts will examine their promising carrier molecules and pair them with terbium-161, an equally promising therapeutic radioisotope. ⚛️ The goal is to identify a suitable candidate carrier molecule within two to three years and provide all the necessary data to facilitate clinical trials. What impact does this collaboration have on development time? What are radiopharmaceuticals, and what promises does Terbium-161 hold? Read more on our website. 🔗 Find the link in the comments. #nuclear #medicine #radiopharmaceuticals

🔬Visite du SCK CEN à Mol, un centre d’expertise nucléaire unique au monde, qui joue un rôle clé dans la maîtrise et le développement de l’atome dans notre pays. ⚛️ L’innovation nucléaire et l’excellence scientifique belge au service de notre avenir énergétique ! 🇧🇪👏

💪 “We are proud to join the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council as its first Belgian partner. This membership recognizes our global role in nuclear medicine, spanning from production of radioisotopes to the preclinical development of radioligand therapy. This network connects us with like-minded organizations all sharing the ambition to promote innovation in nuclear medicine and – most importantly – to ensure that more and more patients worldwide always have access to these life-changing treatments. Together, we can tackle the fight against cancer more effectively and bring life-saving solutions to those who need them most,” 💬 said Koen Hasaers, Director Nuclear Medical Applications at SCK CEN. #nuclearmedicine

Gisteren had ik de kans om een unieke blik achter de schermen te werpen bij SCK CEN in Mol, en in het bijzonder bij één van de krachtigste onderzoeksreactoren ter wereld: BR2. Deze reactor speelt een sleutelrol in medische, energie- en materiaalinnovaties met wereldwijde impact. • Gezondheidszorg – BR2 produceert 25% tot 65% van de wereldwijde vraag naar radio-isotoop molybdeen-99, gebruikt voor de diagnose van kanker. • Energie van de toekomst – Onderzoek naar nieuwe reactorconcepten en duurzame nucleaire oplossingen, zoals thorium en fusie, krijgt hier vorm. • Veiligheid & technologie – BR2 test materialen die gebruikt worden in kerncentrales en zelfs in ruimtevaarttoepassingen. Dit bezoek bevestigt nog maar eens hoe belangrijk kernenergie is voor onze energievoorziening, medische vooruitgang en technologische innovatie. Vlaanderen heeft met SCK CEN een wereldspeler in huis, en ik ben trots op het werk dat hier verricht wordt. Dank aan het team van SCK CEN voor de boeiende rondleiding en inzichten! #vlaanderen #kernenergie #innovatie #onderzoek #wetenschap

🌱 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 Ukraine’s agricultural lands are facing challenges due to damages from military activities, which may impact food production, and productive ecosystems. In collaboration with the Belgian and Luxembourg Soil Laboratory Network (BESOLAN), part of the Global Soil Laboratory Network #GLOSOLAN FAO and its Global Soil Partnership are leading a tailored two-week training programme to empower Ukrainian experts in assessing #SoilPollution and #SoilHealth with focus on: ✅ Laboratory and sampling techniques. ✅ Support to sustainable agriculture. ✅ Promote long-term recovery for resilient #Agrifood systems. As coordinator of BESOLAN, we are very happy to welcome the second delegation of Ukrainian soil experts for the BESOLAN training at VITO HQs in Mol. Next to this training at VITO, the training programme consists of trainings at SCK CEN (Mol), the Royal Military Academy, Belgium (Brussels) and Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech.   At the following link you can find the publicly available recordings of the e-learning training: https://lnkd.in/eYCnxYdD Healthy soil is the foundation for building back resilient #Agrifood systems, leaving no one behind. Together, we are paving the way for recovery 💪. Peter Vercaemst Kristof Tirez nicolas lewyckyj Chris Vanhoof Wim Elen Nathan Park #SoilHealth #UkraineRecovery #Sustainability #Agriculture #Resilience #FAO

Take away 4 – #WMSym2025 by WM Symposia, Inc "With the ANUBIS project, we are advancing nuclear dismantling in Belgium by improving sustainability and safety. Our focus is on minimizing radioactive waste and maximizing the safe reuse of materials. By leveraging new technologies and fostering international collaboration, we aim to set new standards for sustainable dismantling practices in the Belgian industry, inspiring similar efforts abroad. We are proud to already collaborate with leading industrial players such as Mirion Technologies, Ludlum GmbH, Syscade and Magics Technologies. These partnerships are crucial in developing innovative solutions for radiological characterization, waste management and contamination mapping. Together, we are driving significant advancements in the field, ensuring a safer and more sustainable future for nuclear dismantling." - 💬 Nele Weyens, Deputy Director of Sustainable Waste and Decommissioning The ANUBIS project is funded by the European Union and the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Missed the session WM2025 in Phoenix? Discover the ANUBIS project and what is in it for you on our website: https://lnkd.in/em_3gyMq