Radioisotopes Events, Training, & Resources

For All Colleges and Locations

University Park and the Commonwealth Campuses

Penn State’s Radiation Safety Policy and the University Isotopes Committee require all users of radioactive material, and supervisors of radioactive material laboratories, to complete Radionuclide Safety Training prior to beginning work with radioactive material. The goal is to provide you with the information you need to work safely with radioactive material.

This training is provided by Environmental Health and Safety. Instructions for completing the required training are available at the EHS link below.

College of Medicine

All users of radioisotopes or radio-labeled compounds or specimens must complete Safe Handling of Radioactive Material Training prior to beginning work with radioactive material. Additional, specific radiation safety training is required for users of irradiators, x-ray sources, or lasers. 

Instructions for completing the required training are available at the link below.

CATS Safety Submission Training via Zoom

Optional Zoom trainings are intended to help researchers prepare to submit their protocols to the appropriate research compliance program. We also offer more in-depth training on specific topics. Please note: If a training offers SARI credit, it will be noted in the training description in the sign-up form.

Please see the Education Workshops and Events page for more educational offerings. These trainings are applicable to researchers across the University, including Penn State Health and the College of Medicine.

Upcoming Events for Radioisotope Researchers

February 17, 2026
via Zoom
1:30 pm
Description: The CATS Safety Submission Training for Radioisotope Users gives an overview of how to create and submit a radiation safety protocol to the UIC or RSC for review. Participants will learn:...
March 25, 2026
via Zoom
1:30 pm
Description: The CATS Safety Submission Training for Radioisotope Users gives an overview of how to create and submit a radiation safety protocol to the UIC or RSC for review. Participants will learn:...
April 20, 2026
via Zoom
3:00 pm
Description: The CATS Safety Submission Training for Radioisotope Users gives an overview of how to create and submit a radiation safety protocol to the UIC or RSC for review. Participants will learn:...

Office for Research Protections

Address

110 Technology Center
200 Innovation Blvd.
University Park, PA 16803

The Office for Research Protections (ORP) ensures that research at the University is conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines that protect human participants, animals, students, and personnel involved with research.

Contact

Phone: (814) 865-1775

Email: orp@psu.edu