This book explores the organizational and operational activities of real Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiopharmaceutical manufacturing. Centered around the author's professional experience, this book specifically explores: (1) the selection and preservation of operational and managerial personnel; (2) the alignment of production plans to consumer needs while still achieving financial goals; and (3) the positive and negative aspects of different operation management methods for direct and third-party production. The book offers a valuable reference for hospital managers, professionals and consultants interested or involved in developing a radiopharmaceutical facility/business or personalized medicine and special productions.

Explores the operational and financial activities of a PET radiopharmaceutical plant Provides key points to successfully manage a PET radiopharmaceutical business Highlights the main differences between direct PET production and production for third parties (PET network)

Autorentext

Andrea Pecorale is Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Manufacturing manager Europe at General Electric (GE), Healthcare division.

Klappentext

This book explores the organizational and operational activities of real Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiopharmaceutical manufacturing. Centered around the author s professional experience, this book specifically explores: (1) the selection and preservation of operational and managerial personnel; (2) the alignment of production plans to consumer needs while still achieving financial goals; and (3) the positive and negative aspects of different operation management methods for direct and third-party production. The book offers a valuable reference for hospital managers, professionals and consultants interested or involved in developing a radiopharmaceutical facility/business or personalized medicine and special productions.

Inhalt
Chapter 1: Personal attitudes to approach the production of radiopharmaceuticals. Are you always inclined to do this job? Employee and consultant.- Chapter 2: Chapter 2. Engineering solutions (from a non-engineer) and equipment.- Chapter 3: Market analysis, is it really convenient.- Chapter 4: Manufacturing Plan.- Chapter 5: Third Party or Direct Production: Advantages and Disadvantages.- Chapter 6: Third Party Sites.- Chapter 7: Management of a PET Network.- Glossary.- References.