SCK CEN

https://www.sckcen.be/en

SCK CEN, the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (Mol, Belgium)

As a research centre dealing with peaceful applications of radioactivity, SCK CEN is an indispensable part of our society. We perform forward-looking research and develop sustainable technology. With more than 850 employees, SCK CEN is one of the largest research centers in Belgium.

SCK CEN works actively on the design and construction of a new multi-purpose research plant: MYRRHA, which stands for Multi-purpose HYbrid Research Reactor for High-tech Applications. MYRRHA is a versatile research infrastructure but above all unique. It is the world's first research reactor driven by a particle accelerator.

With its NURA project, SCK CEN significantly increases its contribution to the fight against cancer. By pooling its knowledge and expertise in terms of radiopharmaceuticals, NURA contributes to the development of the next-generation radiopharmaceuticals.

SCK CEN plays an important role in space research in the fields of radiation dosimetry, human biology and microbiology. We collaborate with ESA and other European partners in various international projects.