SNMMI Podcast Series

In this episode of the SNMMI Value Initiative Podcast, PharmaLogic’s Taylor Prejna speaks with Jessica Comstock, Vice President of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, about why quality and regulatory expertise is essential to successful radiopharmaceutical development. They explore the unique demands of the modality, from short product timelines and evolving regulations to isotope supply and global commercialization, and discuss how early collaboration with a CDMO’s quality and regulatory teams can reduce risk, support scalability, and ultimately improve patient access.

This podcast is sponsored by PharmaLogic, a Value Initiative member. 

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Your TBR (AKA “to be read”) list may be pretty long if you’re a student, if you’re trying to keep up with the trends on Book Tok, or if you've just made a trip to your favorite local bookstore. Our two guests on this episode of the SNMMI podcasts also have extensive reading lists, but they’re not New York Times best sellers — they’re images of the human brain. Jake Dubroff and Derek Johnson both work in clinics that conduct amyloid and tau PET imaging at high volumes. The scans they’re reading give providers insight into what’s going on in the human brain, particularly when it comes to diagnosing Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.  But the use of the scans isn’t nearly as widespread as it could be, mainly due to implementation barriers. Even so, things seem to be changing, especially with the FDA's approval of FET that was only recently announced. To learn more about navigating the work that goes into reading scans, how clinics handle high volumes of patients, and the future role of nuclear medicine in brain imaging, tune into the discussion. Now streaming wherever you listen to podcasts!

This episode of the Podcast is sponsored by GE HealthCare.

Vizamyl Important Safety Information

PRODUCT INDICATIONS AND USE

VIZAMYL™(flutemetamol F 18 injection) is indicated for positron-emission tomography (PET) of the brain to estimate amyloid beta neuritic plaque density in adults with cognitive impairment for:

• Evaluation of Alzheimer's disease(AD) and other causes of cognitive decline
• Selection of patients who are indicated for amyloid beta-directed therapy as described in the prescribing of information of the therapeutic products.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

VIZAMYL is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to VIZAMYL or polysorbate 80.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most commonly reported adverse reactions in clinical trials were flushing(2%), increased blood pressure(2%), headache nausea and dizziness(1%).

Postmarketing experience included anaphylactic reactions. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Prior to VIZAMYL administration, please read the full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information: https://gehealthcare.com/vizamyl-pi 

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Join moderator Lance Burrell and guests Mike Pintek, President, Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions (NPHS) and Dr. Ramji Rajendran, Radiation Oncologist, UroPartners, LLC, Medical Director of Theranostics and Radiation Oncologist with The Specialty Alliance as they speak about Alpha Therapy. 

This podcast is sponsored by Cardinal Health, a Value Initiative member. 

Disclaimer: The clinical views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the speakers and are based on their personal clinical experience. It should not be considered medical guidance. Any mention of a specific product is for illustration purposes.

Any verbal evaluations and opinions expressed by clinicians are independent and not approved by Cardinal Health.

This discussion addresses early-stage research, isotope supply, and operational considerations. Actinium-225-related applications discussed here are investigational unless and until specifically approved in product labeling. No statement should be interpreted as a recommendation regarding safety, effectiveness, patient selection, or standard-of-care use.

Health care providers are responsible for all medical decisions regarding the use of any drug products with their patients.

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Join United Imaging, an SNMMI Value Initiative member, for an insightful discussion with moderator Lance Burrell and speakers Jennifer Robinson, Amanda Dieselkamp, and Will Cofer on the evolving role of mobile PET CT in expanding access to advanced molecular imaging. 

This podcast is brought to you by United Imaging, an SNMMI Value Initiative member. 

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Was medical physicist an option at your school's career day? If so, lucky you! But if not, you're not alone. It's a pretty niche field, but it has a significant impact on the future of personalized medicine and treating diseases. If you're thinking that this sounds like an intriguing career path, we're joined by physicists working in several different areas of nuclear medicine: quality control, equipment calibration, and research. Ben Auer, PhD, hosts this episode as we learn more about how our guests discovered their career in medical physics, the qualifications needed, and the various opportunities that come with this highly rewarding field. Tune in now!

This episode of the Podcast is sponsored by GE HealthCare.

Vizamyl Important Safety Information

PRODUCT INDICATIONS AND USE

VIZAMYL™(flutemetamol F 18 injection) is indicated for positron-emission tomography (PET) of the brain to estimate amyloid beta neuritic plaque density in adults with cognitive impairment for:

• Evaluation of Alzheimer's disease(AD) and other causes of cognitive decline
• Selection of patients who are indicated for amyloid beta-directed therapy as described in the prescribing of information of the therapeutic products.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

VIZAMYL is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to VIZAMYL or polysorbate 80.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most commonly reported adverse reactions in clinical trials were flushing(2%), increased blood pressure(2%), headache nausea and dizziness(1%).

Postmarketing experience included anaphylactic reactions. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Prior to VIZAMYL administration, please read the full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information: https://gehealthcare.com/vizamyl-pi 

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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 excitement. 2026 was no exception, but before the first quarter ended, it was clear which industry dominated the 2026 ad buys: artificial intelligence. AI has become ubiquitous in daily life, and there's almost no industry that hasn't been impacted by its adoption, including nuclear medicine. While some of its applications are clear, questions remain about how AI will be used in clinical settings, patient interactions, image interpretation, and more. On this episode of the SNMMI Podcast, Lance Burrell moderates a discussion with Dmitry Beyer, MPA, CNMT, and Samantha Heasty on AI and its capabilities, potential, and shortcomings. Tune in now!

This episode of the SNMMI Podcast is sponsored by GE Healthcare.

Important Safety Information – VIZAMYL

PRODUCT INDICATIONS AND USE

VIZAMYL™ (flutemetamol F 18 injection) is indicated for positron-emission tomography (PET) of the brain to estimate amyloid beta neuritic plaque density in adults with cognitive impairment for:

· Evaluation of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other causes of cognitive decline

· Selection of patients who are indicated for amyloid beta-directed therapy as described in the prescribing of information of the therapeutic products.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

VIZAMYL is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to VIZAMYL or polysorbate 80.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most commonly reported adverse reactions in clinical trials were flushing (2 %), increased blood pressure (2 %), headache (1 %), nausea and dizziness (1 %). Postmarketing experience included anaphylactic reactions. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Prior to VIZAMYL administration, please read the full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information: https://gehealthcare.com/vizamyl-pi

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So much of what we know about heart health is based on male models. Classic heart attack symptoms describe the experiences of men, drugs were developed largely by men for men—even in research, mouse models were male. But in recent years, our understanding of women's cardiac health has expanded, and critically, we have learned that we cannot simply apply male models to female patients. As one of our guests says, "women are not small men." For American Heart Month, join us for a heart-to-heart with members of the SNMMI Cardiovascular Council as they discuss how nuclear cardiology is providing new insight into women's heart health. Listen here or wherever you stream your podcasts. 

This episode of the SNMMI Podcast is sponsored by GE Healthcare.

Important Safety Information – VIZAMYL

PRODUCT INDICATIONS AND USE

VIZAMYL™ (flutemetamol F 18 injection) is indicated for positron-emission tomography (PET) of the brain to estimate amyloid beta neuritic plaque density in adults with cognitive impairment for:

· Evaluation of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other causes of cognitive decline

· Selection of patients who are indicated for amyloid beta-directed therapy as described in the prescribing of information of the therapeutic products.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

VIZAMYL is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to VIZAMYL or polysorbate 80.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most commonly reported adverse reactions in clinical trials were flushing (2 %), increased blood pressure (2 %), headache (1 %), nausea and dizziness (1 %). Postmarketing experience included anaphylactic reactions. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Prior to VIZAMYL administration, please read the full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information: https://gehealthcare.com/vizamyl-pi

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Join Phillip Kuo, MD, PhD, and Jacob Dubroff, MD, PhD as they delve into discussions about the latest tracers, brain imaging techniques, and advances in patient care. 

To learn more about advancements in neurology in nuclear medicine, register for the upcoming SNMMI Mid-Winter Meeting with a dedicated neurology track. Register Here: https://snmmi.org/MWM/MWM/Attend/Register.aspx 

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Join Lance Burrell for a continued conversation on nuclear medicine physicians of the future with Munir Ghesani, MD and Jean-Luc Urbain, MD, PhD. Together, they cover the medical student curriculum, current programs available, and the future of nuclear medicine.

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Join Lance Burrell for an insightful conversation with Dr. Gary Ulaner, as they discuss the role of nuclear medicine in breast cancer treatment and lesser-known breast cancer types.

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