The September issue of JNM is out now! Check out the highlights: 🧵

Endometriosis affects 6-10% of women of childbearing age, is the leading cause of pelvic pain and infertility, significantly decreases quality of life, and carries a $69.4 billion economic burden. Why are diagnoses often delayed by 4-12 years?

A new joint procedural guideline led by #EANM on the use of [18F]FDG-PET/CT(A) in large vessel vasculitis and polymyalgia rheumatica, developed together with @snm-mi.bsky.social, @asnc.bsky.social, CANM and ANZSNM, and endorsed by CSNM, is now available! 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Grateful to The Education and Research Foundation & @snm-mi.bsky.social for the 2026 #ERF #SNMMI Travel Award for Physicians, Scientists, and MD/PhD Students. It was a privilege to receive thoughtful feedback from experts, and connect with leaders in the field. @uofcalifornia.bsky.social

The highlight of my #SNMMI26 experience was the time spent with these remarkable women from the UCLA Department of #NuclearMedicine and #Theranostics. 💙 Thanks to @snm-mi.bsky.social and @uofcalifornia.bsky.social #LA for fostering an environment where collaboration and mentorship thrive. 🌟

🧠➡️🫁 Low #brain metabolism as measured from ¹⁸F-FDG #PET-CT is associated with higher mortality in patients with advanced non–small cell #lungcancer, according to new #research led by 🇫🇷 IRIS (@institutcurie.bsky.social), and published by @snm-mi.bsky.social. #NSCLC

Brain metabolism predicts survival in advanced NSCLC patients

Brain metabolism identified as independent prognostic factor for overall survival, complementary to clinical and blood biomarkers

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Our popular "What to Expect: PET - Oncology" video is now available in more languages! Spanish: youtu.be/hJO2sFGq7gg Arabic: youtu.be/ctp6Yizfg2E Thanks to SNMMI members Libertad Domínguez and Mohamed Hossameldin for translating!

Robert E. Henkin, MD, FACNM, FACR, a dedicated leader, educator, and advocate in nuclear medicine, passed away at age 83. A member of SNM (later SNMMI) since 1980, Henkin made significant contributions to the Society and to the field. snmmi.org/Web/News/Art...

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Robert E. Henkin, MD, FACNM, FACR, a dedicated leader, educator, and advocate in nuclear medicine, passed away at age 83. A member of SNM (later SNMMI) since 1980, Henkin made significant contribution...

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Photos from the SNMMI Cardiac PET Summit are here! Thanks to everyone who joined us and @asnc.bsky.social. It was a productive gathering of experts committed to expanding patient access and the workforce pipeline for this critical imaging modality. flic.kr/s/aHBqjCSao7

The nuclear medicine field has been quick to find ways to adopt AI. In March of 2026, the SNMMI AI Task Force held a summit to ensure that nuclear medicine stays on the cutting-edge of AI technology. Catch up here: snmmi.org/Web/News/Art...

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In March of 2026, the SNMMI AI Task Force held a summit to ensure that nuclear medicine stays on the cutting-edge of AI technology. Experts gathered to address the challenges and opportunities alike, ...

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Big news for medical isotope production! The DoE is investing $263 million in a facility in Janesville, WI, for the production of Mo-99. Learn more:: www.channel3000.com/news/dept-of...

Dept. of Energy commits $263M to Janesville fusion facility for medical isotope production

JANESVILLE, Wis. -- The U.S. Department of Energy is throwing its support behind a Janesville fusion facility that will produce important isotopes used in medical procedures.

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Congratulations to @ucsfimaging.bsky.social's Dr. Anil Bidkar on receiving the SNMMI-PCF Young Investigator's Award for his work developing a CD46-targeted radiotherapy platform to address tumor heterogeneity in prostate cancer. bit.ly/3PzUGG7 #UCSFProud @snm-mi.bsky.social

AI: All Hype, A Source of Hope, or Cause for Hesitation? Find out on the latest episode of the SNMMI Podcast! Now streaming wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1986526/epis...

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This year, 125.6 million people tuned in to watch the Seahawks face the Patriots in the Super Bowl. While the game was the main draw, it's perhaps the one time of year that commercials generate equal ...

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In celebration of the 85th World Theranostics Day, experts discuss what they want theranostics to achieve in their perfect world. What do you think we'll be celebrating by the next Theranostics Day? How about the one 10 years from now? In another 85? youtu.be/KFPwjK3YFmo

What can theranostics do? Predictions for the future.

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The Mars Shot Research Fund is pleased to announce that Kiran Solingapuram Sai, PhD has been selected as the recipient of the Steven Larson Named Lecture on Advanced Nuclear Medicine Research Award. Sai's grant was awarded based on his proposal, "Microtubule PET imaging in healthy older adults."

Should nuclear medicine be an independent department? We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of diagnostics and therapeutics, but every expert on this episode of the JNM Podcast had a different opinion about independence. Tune in to hear more: youtu.be/B7ku7m-t6bc

JNM Podcast Episode 17: Should Nuclear Medicine Be An Independent Department?

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Next week, SNMMI will participate in a multi-stakeholder advocacy day alongside @AcadRad to advocate for investment in nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, and the medical imaging community as a whole. More from SNMMI President Jean-Luc Urbain below👇

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In less than a week, we’ll be on the Hill for the #FutureOfHealth Medical Imaging Research Hill Day! Dr. Urbain, SNMMI President, illustrates the value of medical imaging and advocating for it. #FundNIH Visit bit.ly/3ZyTULa to learn more. @snm-mi.bsky.social

The latest issue of JNMT is out, and this month, we're focusing on neuroimaging! This issue of JNMT will give you the tools to understand the innovations in neuroimaging, incorporate new techniques, and expand the role of molecular imaging in neurology. Read it now: tech.snmjournals.org/content/54/1

A new targeted #PET-CT tracer can detect treatment response in rheumatoid #arthritis patients in as little as four weeks, and potentially even at the start of treatment, according to new research from 🇳🇱 @amsterdamumc.bsky.social, published by @snm-mi.bsky.social.

Rheumatoid arthritis: PET/CT predicts treatment response

Findings support clinical application of molecular imaging and use of novel immune cell targeting tracers for development of personalized treatment and stratification strategies

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@auntminnie.bsky.social covers how the rise of radiopharmaceuticals and theranostics creates more opportunities for nuclear medicine technologists. Read here: www.auntminnie.com/clinical-new...

The rise of theranostics: Part 7 -- Nuclear medicine technologists' rapid evolution

As theranostics gains speed, nuclear medicine technologists (NMTs) face a defining moment.

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Cognitive decline may look the same on the outside, but the biology of limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE) vs. Alzheimer’s is notoriously hard to diagnose. In JNM, researchers use a novel PET/MRI approach to identify LATE: jnm.snmjournals.org/content/earl...

Do pizza Fridays actually combat burnout? Probably not! On this episode of the JNMT Podcast, host Jessica Settle is joined by Jamie Warren, a technologist and career coach who shares her insights about identifying, managing, and overcoming burnout. Listen here: youtu.be/wH-KohjGgAE?...

Not Another Pizza Party: Facing Burnout in Nuclear Medicine

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Ken Herrmann to be Next Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine You may recognize Ken from the many episodes of the JNM Podcast he's hosted. As editor, Ken hopes to keep that engagement going -- and more! Learn more here: snmmi.org/Web/News/Art...

Public awareness doesn’t grow on its own, it takes a collective voice. When you’re an SNMMI-TS member, you're ensuring NMTs are recognized for their expertise. Join SNMMI or renew your membership & explore how we support you, beyond VOICE credits. snmmi.org/Shared_Conte...

Beyond "one-size-fits-all": A new strategy that combines two types of #PET scans can guide personalized #radiotherapy for head and neck cancers, according to new research led by 🇸🇪 @stockholm-uni.bsky.social, published by @snm-mi.bsky.social. #HeadAndNeckCancer #PersonalizedMedicine

Dual PET approach for personalized head and neck cancer treatment

Novel imaging strategy could push tumor control rates from 60% to over 90%

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SNMMI-TS Webinar: YOU Can Create Disney Magic Too... Lessons in Leadership, Management, Culture and World Class Customer Service Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0a5ee0...

SNMMI CBNM Webinar: Wednesday, January 28 at 12:00 pm ET This webinar provides an introductory, high-level overview of the financial and billing requirements, emphasizing coding, billing, and payment rates. Register here: snmmi.org/iCore/Events...

70% of all cancer patients are now living past the 5-year survival mark -- the highest percentage ever. Advancements in nuclear medicine - particularly in theranostics - are driving this dramatic improvement in patient outcomes. Read more: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

More Americans are surviving cancer — even the deadliest ones

For the first time, the five-year survival rate for all cancers has reached 70 percent, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

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New year, new JNM! If you have a resolution to read more scientific articles, good news: the new issue of JNM is out now. Take a look at the highlights 👇🧵

According to one of our guests, 2025 was the biggest year in nuclear medicine...yet. Before we pop the champagne and ring in 2026, join us for one last 2025 episode of the JNM Podcast, where our guests share their highlights for the year. Tune in wherever you stream podcasts! youtu.be/Kxibmu8tRaE

JNM Podcast Episode 15: 2025: A Year in Review

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