Facility Overview

1. Promoting New RI Applications and Contributing to Many Advanced Research ProjectsRadioisotopes (RIs) are widely used in many academic fields for the advancement of science and technology, and have become an indispensable research method. We contribute to the advancement of advanced research in various fields by promoting the development of isotope tracer methods and the application of new RI methods in various scientific fields. Radiation safety research is also promoted to minimize exposure of RI handlers and environmental contamination.
2. Provision of shared-use laboratories capable of handling RIProvide research facilities and equipment for research and education using RI throughout the university. For this purpose, the latest equipment and instruments, laboratories capable of handling high-concentration and multi-nuclide RI, RI animal laboratories, RI gene laboratories, RI training rooms, etc. will be provided to enhance the facilities for shared use.
3. Radiation Safety Management in Compliance with Laws and RegulationsWhen handling RI, it is necessary to comply with laws and regulations (Radiation Hazard Prevention Law and National Personnel Authority Rule 10-5 (Ionizing Radiation Hazard Prevention Rule since April 2004)) to ensure not only the safety of those who handle RI but also environmental safety. For this purpose, the university-wide safety management and safety management of this facility will be conducted in close cooperation with the Radioisotope Committee of the university-wide safety management organization.
4. Dissemination of correct RI knowledge and technology through education and trainingEducation and training (lectures and practical training) for RI handlers will be conducted to disseminate correct knowledge and techniques regarding RI and its safe handling. In addition to safety education, we will provide training in RI application techniques that correspond to the progress of advanced science, and participate in the education of undergraduate and graduate students.
5. Contribution to the local communityRaise awareness of the use of RI and radiation safety knowledge through public lectures for the general public and radiation classes for elementary, junior high, and high school students. In addition, we contribute to the advancement of various sciences, assurance of safety management, and promotion of industry in cooperation with universities, local governments, and private companies’ RI research facilities in the Hokuriku region.

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