The Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals publishes original scientific manuscripts dealing with all aspects of research and development leading to and resulting in labelled compound preparation. Related areas such as analytical control, self radiolysis, quality control handling and storage, are also covered. Papers on compounds and tracer methods used in chemical, biochemical, biological, pharmacological, medical, genetic, agricultural and geochemical research and application also appear. All radionuclides and enriched stable nuclides are included.

Preparation and application of labelled compounds now pervades almost every area of scientific research both academic, medical and industrial. The Journal is devoted to reporting new developments from a multidisciplinary base.

Range of Topics

A partial list of topics includes:

• Radionuclide production.
• Cyclotron targetry.
• Neutron irradiation methodology.
• Precursor preparation and production.
• Synthesis (chemical, biochemical, radiation, isotope exchange, etc).
• Automation of nuclide production, precursor, preparation and synthesis.
• Analysis (methods, limitations, etc. for both radioactive and stable nuclides, including new detection techniques).
• Quality control (an essential requirement for valid data and especially for radiopharmaceuticals).
• Self radiolysis, stability and storage problems.
• Special problems relating to production and handling of Curie and multiCurie amounts of radioactivity.
• Theory and practice relating to carrier problems, `isotope' dilution, and other factors concerning stable nuclide and radionuclide use.

Manuscripts on applications are welcome where the focus is primarily on the preparation, or special aspects of use, of the labelled compound.

JLCR Award for Young Scientists

In 2006 Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals is launching the JLCR Award for Young Scientists. Four bursaries of $1,000.00 each to attend IIS 2006, Edinburgh, 16-20 July, International Isotope Society will be awarded to outstanding researchers under the age of 40 working within the field of synthesis and applications of isotopically labelled compounds. The awards are open to researchers working in industry or academia in any part of the world and will be judged by the IIS 2006 conference scientific committee. The awardees will be expected to give a Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals Award Lecture at the appropriate session of the conference. For details of how to apply contact the conference secreterait on email: isotope@in-conference.org.uk