What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pioneer studying radiation remedy involving iodine (5)" mean?

The definition is "Pioneer studying radiation". The wordplay uses charade, container. CURE (synonym of "remedy") + I (abbreviation of "iodine") [container: "involving"]; definition: "Pioneer studying radiation" The answer is CURIE.

Pioneer studying radiation remedy involving iodine (5)

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