The orange area indicates the uptake of F-18 FDG in a primary cancer lesion and a mediastinal lymph node

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What is Nuclear Pharmacy? What is the Society of Nuclear pharmacy? When does the Society meet? What programs are offered to members? Who may become a member? Are there any fees? Who may become an officer?

What is Nuclear Pharmacy? Nuclear Pharmacy is a patient-oriented practice that encompasses the scientific and professional knowledge required to improve and foster health through the safe and effective use of radioactive pharmaceuticals for diagnosis and therapy. Radioactive pharmaceuticals are the ones that contain minute amounts of unstable, or radioactive, elements. With proper handling, these radioactive elements are very safe and contribute a great deal to diagnostic imaging and therapeutic treatment of certain diseases. What is The Society of Nuclear Pharmacy? In the spring of 1993, a group of pharmacy students at Purdue were interested in interacting with other students who shared their interest in nuclear pharmacy. Their goals included learning more about the nuclear pharmacy companies they might eventually work for, either as interns or as pharmacists, and more about nuclear pharmacy and nuclear medicine. On August 25, 1993, the Constitution for the organization was approved by the members, and the organization was recognized by Purdue. When does the Society meet? SNP holds a general meeting once a month. You can find the date and time of the next meeting by clicking here.   Visitors are always welcome at any of the general meetings. Any changes to the meeting schedule and rooms where meetings will take place will be posted on the SNP Bulletin Boards located outside RHPH 164 and on the 3rd floor near the computer lab. The changes will be posted on this web page as well. What Programs are offered to members? The Society invites people who are involved in various areas of nuclear pharmacy and nuclear medicine to come and speak on topics of interest to the members. Programs may also include workshops where underclassmen can learn about the interviewing process and summer internships from upperclassmen. The Society will continue to participate in a varity of community service projects within the community.  Community service projects will be determined by the members of the society. Who May Become A Member? Any student in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacal Sciences with an interest in nuclear pharmacy may join. This includes pre-pharmacy students who would like to become involved with nuclear pharmacy or learn more about careers in this specialized area. Are There Any Fees? Dues are $15 for a semester or $25 for the year. If you would like to join at semester time, please contact the club treasurer. Your fees come back to you in the form of food at meetings, field trips, and other nuclear pharmacy learning opportunities Who May Become An Officer? Any regular member whose dues are current may run for office. Regular elections are held during the last meeting of the year in April with the new officers assuming their duties at the start of the school year. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings! [top]