International Isotopes Names James Mayer as Chief Operating Office

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Isotopes Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of James Mayer as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

James Mayer joined International Isotopes as Chief Operating Officer on January 11, 2008. Mr. Mayer received his Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A & M University and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He has over 25 years of management experience in the U.S. Navy as well as civilian corporations and he has previously served as Facility Manager, Senior Project Engineer, and Production Manager at a Fortune 500 corporation.

Steve T. Laflin, International Isotopes Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer said, “The Company has not previously had a COO position. However, our rapidly growing manufacturing operations and increasing corporate demands created by additional business opportunities for the Company dictate the need for a dedicated COO. Mr. Mayer has in-depth familiarity with the nuclear industry as well as the commercial sector. He brings with him solid business, management, and operational skills and broad-based experience in manufacturing. He is an outstanding fit to our team and I am certain he will become a valuable asset to the Company as we strive to improve our production efficiencies, reduce operating costs, and incorporate new product lines into the Idaho operations.”

About International Isotopes Inc.

International Isotopes Inc. manufactures a full range of nuclear medicine calibration and reference standards, high purity fluoride gases, and a variety of cobalt-60 products such as teletherapy sources. The Company also provides a wide selection of radioisotopes and radiochemicals for medical devices, calibration, clinical research, life sciences, and industrial applications and provides a host of analytical, measurement, recycling, and processing services on a contract basis to clients.

For more information, visit our website: www.intisoid.com

International Isotopes Inc. Safe Harbor Statement

Forward-looking statements in this press release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the federal securities laws. Information contained in forward-looking statements is based on current expectations and is subject to change. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Readers are directed to read the risk factors detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ending December 31, 2006. The Company does not intend to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

For More Information, Contact:

Steve Laflin, President and CEO

(208) 524-5300

CONTACT: Steve Laflin, President and CEO of International Isotopes Inc.,
+1-208-524-5300

Web site: http://www.intisoid.com/

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