Guiding principles on the education and practice of theranostics

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2024年3月8日

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Thomas N. B. Pascual,
Diana Paez,
Andrei Iagaru,
Gopi Gnanasegaran,
Sze Ting Lee,
Mike Sathekge,
John M. Buatti,
Francesco Giammarile,
Akram Al-Ibraheem,
Manuela Arevalo Pardo,
Richard P. Baum,
Berardino De Bari,
Simona Ben-Haim,
Jean-Yves Blay,
Anita Brink,
Enrique Estrada-Lobato,
Stefano Fanti,
Anja Tea Golubic,
Jun Hatazawa,
Ora Israel,
Ana Kiess,
Peter Knoll,
Jolanta Kunikowska,
Lizette Louw,
Giuliano Mariani,
Siroos Mirzaei,
Pilar Orellana,
John O. Prior,
Jean-Luc Urbain,
Shrikant Vichare,
Sobhan Vinjamuri,
Irene Virgolini,
Andrew M. Scott

摘要

Purpose

The recent development and approval of new diagnostic imaging and therapy approaches in the field of theranostics have revolutionised nuclear medicine practice. To ensure the provision of these new imaging and therapy approaches in a safe and high-quality manner, training of nuclear medicine physicians and qualified specialists is paramount. This is required for trainees who are learning theranostics practice, and for ensuring minimum standards for knowledge and competency in existing practising specialists.

Methods

To address the need for a training curriculum in theranostics that would be utilised at a global level, a Consultancy Meeting was held at the IAEA in May 2023, with participation by experts in radiopharmaceutical therapy and theranostics including representatives of major international organisations relevant to theranostics practice.

Results

Through extensive discussions and review of existing curriculum and guidelines, a harmonised training program for theranostics was developed, which aims to ensure safe and high quality theranostics practice in all countries.

Conclusion

The guiding principles for theranostics training outlined in this paper have immediate relevance for the safe and effective practice of theranostics.