Symposium on Advancing Molecular Imaging and Theranostics featuring Prof. Rodney Hicks as Keynote Speaker

The inaugural Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Symposium and Research Seminar was successfully held, jointly organised by the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at National University Hospital (NUH), National University of Singapore (NUS), and CIRC.

The symposium brought together clinicians, scientists, and industry partners to discuss recent advances in molecular imaging and theranostics, with particular emphasis on total-body PET/CT technology, the clinical implementation of theranostic services in Singapore, and emerging applications across oncology, cardiology, infection, and systemic diseases. We were honoured to welcome Prof. Rodney Hicks, AM, as our keynote speaker, who delivered a comprehensive overview of total-body PET/CT and the evolving landscape of molecular imaging.

Following the symposium, the research seminar provided a platform for in-depth scientific exchange, covering topics such as theranostics, novel radiotracer development, quantitative PET imaging, artificial intelligence, and advanced image analysis. The sessions generated valuable discussions that fostered interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced clinical translation.

Invited speakers from NUH, NUS, and CIRC presented on cutting-edge topics including FAPI-based tracers, carbon-11 radiochemistry, amyloid and tau PET imaging in neurodegenerative disease, GMP radiopharmaceutical development, and AI-driven image segmentation. The event highlighted the critical role of collaboration between clinicians, researchers, and industry partners in advancing precision medicine and shaping the future of molecular imaging and theranostics.