Addressing Asia's Nuclear Medicine Gap
This groundbreaking project addresses the critical need to bridge nuclear medicine capabilities across developing Asian countries, where non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for over 65% of global deaths. Leveraging the TEIN network infrastructure under the Asi@Connect initiative, the project consolidates an innovative online education platform to enhance nuclear medicine performance in resource-limited settings across the region.
Critical Healthcare Challenge
Building on Previous Success
This initiative capitalizes on successful previous Asi@Connect efforts from the 2nd and 4th Calls, establishing a sustainable education ecosystem through routine online lectures, expert-led workshops, and strategic deployment of video conferencing systems at regional institutions. The goal is to empower the next generation of nuclear medicine leaders and ensure no Asian country is left behind in access to advanced medical technologies.
Healthcare Infrastructure Crisis
The nuclear medicine capability gap across Asian developing countries represents a critical healthcare infrastructure challenge that directly impacts millions of lives. This project addresses the urgent need for standardized, accessible medical education and training that can rapidly scale across diverse healthcare systems and resource environments.
Regional Medical Network
The project establishes a comprehensive regional network spanning nine Asian countries, with Seoul National University in Korea serving as the coordinating hub. This network leverages existing NREN infrastructure to provide seamless connectivity and knowledge sharing across diverse healthcare institutions.
NREN Infrastructure Integration
The project leverages affiliated National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) including BdREN (Bangladesh), INHERENT (Indonesia), VinaREN (Vietnam), ThaiREN (Thailand), MyREN (Malaysia), NREN (Nepal), and ErdemNET (Mongolia) to ensure robust, high-quality connectivity for medical education delivery across the region.
Comprehensive Education Platform
The project establishes a sustainable online education ecosystem featuring semester-based lecture series, seasonal workshops, and comprehensive content dissemination through web platforms and multimedia channels. This approach ensures continuous learning opportunities for nuclear medicine professionals across diverse time zones and institutional contexts.
Video Conferencing Infrastructure
Installation of 20 advanced video conferencing systems across institutions in Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, and Myanmar, enabling high-quality remote education delivery and real-time interaction between experts and learners.
TEIN Lecture Series
Delivery of comprehensive semester-based lecture series featuring international experts, covering topics from medical physics to correlative imaging, with weekly live online sessions accessible across all participating countries.
Seasonal Workshop Programs
Specialized summer and winter workshops focusing on radiochemistry, communication best practices, basic nuclear physics, and advanced imaging technologies, providing intensive learning experiences.
Digital Content Repository
Comprehensive online platform at nmportal.org featuring 212 web contents and 131 YouTube videos, ensuring continuous access to educational materials for over 160 beneficiaries across the region.
Key Educational Activities
Transformative Impact & Outcomes
Key Achievements
Challenges & Strategic Solutions
Implementation Challenges
Strategic Adaptations
Contributing to Sustainable Development Goals
Future Expansion & Sustainability
Global Scaling Initiative
Building on the success of the Asian nuclear medicine education network, plans are underway to expand this proven model to Africa, the Middle East, and South America. These expansion efforts will leverage lessons learned from the Asian implementation to address similar healthcare capacity gaps in other developing regions worldwide.
Enhanced Partnership Framework
A new project partnership with KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency) will deepen nuclear medicine training capabilities specifically in Indonesia, while continued collaboration with international organizations including IAEA, EANM, and SNMMI ensures global standards and best practices integration.
Vision for Global Nuclear Medicine Excellence
The Nuclear Medicine Consolidation project is establishing a new paradigm for international medical education collaboration, where advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities are accessible to healthcare professionals regardless of geographic location or resource constraints. This foundation will transform how developing countries build nuclear medicine expertise, ensuring that life-saving diagnostic and treatment technologies reach every corner of Asia and beyond, ultimately contributing to global health equity and improved patient outcomes worldwide.
Sustainable Development Initiatives
Advanced Education Ecosystem
Continuation and enhancement of the web-based education system with regularly updated content, ensuring the platform remains current with latest nuclear medicine developments and technological advances.
International Standards Integration
Strengthened collaboration with IAEA, EANM, and SNMMI to ensure all educational content meets international standards and incorporates global best practices in nuclear medicine.
Regional Expertise Development
Focus on developing regional centers of excellence that can serve as hubs for ongoing education and training, creating sustainable local capacity for nuclear medicine advancement.
Technology Innovation Integration
Integration of emerging technologies including AI-assisted diagnostics, advanced imaging techniques, and telemedicine capabilities into the educational curriculum and practical training programs.