Brazil launches complex to advance health innovation and scientific sovereignty

Brazil has launched the Arandus Complex at the National Centre for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) in Campinas, Sao Paulo state, marking the first anchor centre of the National Programme for Radical Innovation in Health. The initiative also includes the expansion of four new beamlines, designed to support the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients and strategic health technologies.

The new infrastructure establishes the only integrated health research complex in Latin America based on a particle accelerator dedicated to scientific and technological innovation in healthcare, according to the government's website.

According to government officials, the complex will provide a platform for technology development, production scaling, regulatory validation and engagement with industry partners. The initiative aims to accelerate the creation of medicines, medical equipment and advanced health solutions while strengthening Brazil’s capacity for domestic innovation and reducing reliance on external supply chains.

Furthermore, the Sirius accelerator, one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the country, is expanding its research capacity with four new beamlines named Sapucaia, Quati, Sape and Tatu. These additions will support research in pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, petrochemicals, telecommunications, energy systems and health technologies, further broadening Brazil’s scientific infrastructure.

The CNPEM is also advancing complementary strategic projects, including the project for high-level biosafety research and the development of national medical imaging and radiopharmaceutical technologies.