State Enterprise “USIE IZOTOP” took part in the organization and holding of the scientific and practical conference “Modern achievements of nuclear medicine”

UKRAINIAN SOCIETY OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE, and SE “USIE IZOTOP” held a scientific and practical conference “Modern achievements of nuclear medicine” with participation of international partners. The event took place on September 9-10, 2024, in Ivano-Frankivsk (Ukraine).

Such cooperation is active already for 24 years and is aimed at uniting nuclear medicine doctors throughout the country, promoting the exchange of experience, sharing of knowledge, and the search for joint solutions.

Nuclear medicine in the world is experiencing an era of unprecedented scientific and technological developments currently unavailable to doctors and patients of Ukraine, and provides a personalized approach to patients, that is, the development of better strategies for identifying and treating diseases based on the unique profile of a person.

The expanded use of nuclear medicine methods accelerates, simplifies and reduces the costs of developing and providing improved medical care, reduces health care costs and promotes the implementation of personalized medicine. Their use goes far beyond diagnosis, providing support in the selection of appropriate therapy, evaluating response to therapy and follow-up of the patient’s condition.

At the event, the leading members of the Ukrainian Society of Specialists in Nuclear Medicine and scientists from other fields discussed the relevance and necessity of approving and implementing “The concept of the development of nuclear medicine and the introduction of the production of radioactive medicines in Ukraine” developed by the SE “USIE IZOTOP”, which is aimed at providing Ukrainian citizens with access to quality medical services and preservation of the nation’s health in accordance with the goals of sustainable development and certain provisions of the National Security Strategy of Ukraine.

Team of SE “USIE IZOTOP”, as part of the official delegation of Ukraine, took part in the quarter project meetings organized by the U.S. Department of Energy

Team of SE “USIE IZOTOP”, as part of the official delegation of Ukraine, took part in the quarter project meetings organized by the U.S. Department of Energy / National Nuclear Security Administration’s Office of Radiological Security (ORS), which took place from 24 to 26 August 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic.

Representatives of SE “USIE IZOTOP” presented a report on the implementation of the ongoing projects.

Volodymyr Kalachyk emphasised: “Cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy is strengthening, which is extremely important for our participation in international projects, especially in the context of martial law in Ukraine. The material and technical base is being improved, and the competence of personnel is being enhanced, which will help in our further work with ionising radiation sources and radioactive materials.

As a result, the parties agreed to continue the substantive cooperation and further meetings.

The Ukrainian delegation, led by the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine, in addition to the SE “USIE IZOTOP”, also included representatives of the enterprises of the State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management (SSE “Central Enterprise for Radioactive Waste Management”, SSE “Association “Radon”), the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and ETC “Atomenergotrening”.

SE “USIE IZOTOP” took part in the scientific and practical conference “Current issues of radiation oncology in Ukraine”

The team of SE “USIE IZOTOP” took part in the jubilee scientific and practical conference of the UKRAINIAN COMMUNITY OF RADIATION ONCOLOGIES (UCRO) with international participation “Current issues of radiation oncology in Ukraine” dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the UCRO, which was held August 21-22, 2024, in Rivne (Ukraine).

Since the first years of the foundation of the company, SE “USIE IZOTOP” has been a constant co-organizer of annual conferences of radiation oncologists – a unique event where doctors from all over Ukraine have the opportunity to meet to exchange experience, share their achievements and discuss new opportunities and prospects for development in the fight against oncological diseases.

We are sincerely grateful to our colleagues from the NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE (NPO NCI), the PRESIDIUM OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF UKRAINE, STATE ORGANIZATION “GRIGORIEV INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RADIOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF UKRAINE”, STATE NUCLEAR REGULATORY INSPECTORATE OF UKRAINE, and especially, the president of UKRAINIAN COMMUNITY OF RADIATION ONCOLOGIES, doctor of medical sciences, professor Valentyna IVANKOVA, and the hosts of the conference, the director of MUNICIPAL ENTERPRISE «RIVNE REGIONAL ANTITUMOR CENTER» RIVNE REGIONAL COUNCIL (ME «RRAC») Hryhorii MAKSYMIAK and the medical director Tetiana RUBLOVA.

For more than half a century, SE “USIE IZOTOP” has provided technological support for radiation therapy and continues to work and develop, demonstrating high quality and efficiency of work in response to today’s challenges.

Thank you to all the participants of the conference for interesting reports and active discussions!

Today is the 62nd birthday of SE “USIE IZOTOP”!

During this time, the company has been transformed several times, and now we confidently say that SE “USIE IZOTOP” keeps pace with the times, because we have:

• a team of highly professional specialists
• modern technologies and innovative solutions
• diversification
• upgraded material and technical resources
• digitization of processes
• ambitious plans that are implemented in large-scale projects.

Moreover, this is supported by the principles of work, which today sound like the mission of the Enterprise:

• safety, accuracy and professionalism in managing radioactive materials to meet the needs of Ukrainian consumers in a quality and efficient manner.

Let’s keep moving!

State Enterprise “USIE IZOTOP” became the only state-owned enterprise that received the “Capital Quality Standard” award

On July 16, 2024, a solemn awarding ceremony for the nominees of the “Capital Quality Standard” competition was held. SE “USIE IZOTOP” was awarded the winner’s diploma.

In particular, the company was nominated for a complex of services for the supply of radioisotope products and equipment that uses radioactive materials, as well as support for the managing of radioactive materials at all stages of their life cycle.

Director of SE “USIE IZOTOP” Volodymyr KALACHYK noted, “For us, this award is a recognition that despite a very difficult period for Ukraine, we not only survived, but also move forward, that the services we provide are about quality, safety and expertise. By the way, among the 14 winners, we are the only state enterprise.”

SE “USIE IZOTOP” performs an important social component, because it works to meet the needs of Ukrainian medical institutions and enterprises. Given the lack of own production in Ukraine, the only way to obtain radiopharmaceuticals and sources of ionizing radiation is to supply them from abroad.

“Simply put, we import the necessary medicines for the treatment and diagnosis of oncological diseases, conducting scientific research. Sources of ionizing radiation, the so-called SIR, are used for radiation therapy, as well as to ensure the functioning of industrial enterprises of various directions. In addition, we provide radioisotope equipment maintenance services,” explained Volodymyr KALACHYK.

He added that accuracy and professionalism in the work of the company’s staff are mandatory, because they work with hazardous substances. Accordingly, SE “USIE IZOTOP” has all the necessary licenses and permits, and specialists of SE “USIE IZOTOP” are constantly improving their skills.

The Kyiv Chamber of Commerce and Industry on behalf of the Department of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development of the Kyiv city state administration organized “Capital Quality Standard” competition. As the organizers noted that one of the tasks of the competition is to identify high-quality domestic goods and services based on an independent and comprehensive assessment of their consumer properties and promote them to the market.

Day of Ukrainian Statehood

July 15 is the Day of Ukrainian Statehood!

Our statehood was born more than a thousand years ago. It has the image of the Trident, which we have preserved since the time of Volodymyr the Great. Inscribed in our DNA with blue and yellow threads – the colors of the coat of arms of the Galicia-Volyn principality.

The history of Ukraine’s statehood is not only a constant struggle for the right to “be”. This is the diplomacy of the Kyiv princes; the culture from the time of Sophia of Kyiv; the strength of spirit and courage of Zaporizhzhya Sich; science and wisdom that developed with the creation of the first universities and libraries, educational organizations.

Today, as every day, we bow to our defenders who defend our Ukraine and its statehood, integrity and values!

Glory to Ukraine! Slava Ukraini!