New cyclotron at UW Health to boost cancer, Alzheimer's research, treatment

UW-Madison plans to build a new cyclotron, which makes radioactive atoms used in scans to detect tumors and other ailments, to expand research and treatment of cancer and conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Construction of a $48.5 million cyclotron lab is expected to start next year between two research buildings next to UW Hospital, following approval by the UW Board of Regents in June.Read more.