BNMS is proud to be the Highlighted Country at SNMMI.

Join us in celebrating the UK’s contributions to nuclear medicine and an exciting programme of collaboration, innovation, and networking.

The BNMS presented at the Opening Ceremony on 30th May at 5pm, CE 15 on 31 May at 12:30pm, CE 40 on 1 June 2026 at 2.15pm and CE 53 on 2 June at 9.30am

Did you visit the booth #1845 in the Highlighted Country Lounge?

Select the thank you letter below from the BNMS President

The joint working group between the Society of Radiographers (SoR) and the British Nuclear Medicine Society (BNMS) plays a key role in advancing standards for education, training, and preceptorship in nuclear medicine reporting.

Bringing together radiographers, technologists, clinical scientists, and medical practitioners, the group reflects the multidisciplinary nature of nuclear medicine. Representation also includes key partner organisations such as the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) and the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), ensuring alignment across the wider professional landscape.

The group’s focus is to support non-medical practitioners involved in clinical evaluation and technical reporting by promoting best practice and providing accessible learning opportunities. This includes developing online resources, delivering webinars and workshops, and contributing to national meetings such as the BNMS Spring Meeting.

Recently, the group delivered a successful series of webinars aimed at supporting reporting practitioners. Topics included improving accuracy in nuclear medicine, reporting in DEXA, and the implementation of REALM in nuclear medicine. These sessions were delivered by national experts in the field and provided practical insights to support high-quality reporting practice.

Looking ahead, the group’s next major project is to update the 2005 BNMS guidance on non-medical reporting in nuclear medicine. This work will be undertaken collaboratively with all key stakeholders to ensure the guidance reflects current practice, supports the evolving workforce, and aligns with modern standards in education and reporting.

Meeting regularly throughout the year, the group provides a collaborative forum to share expertise, address emerging challenges, and help shape the future of reporting practice in nuclear medicine. Through its work, the group aims to strengthen professional development pathways and support a consistent, high-quality approach to reporting across the UK.

By encouraging collaboration between organisations and disciplines, the BNMS & SoR Standards Working Group continues to support the workforce and contribute to improved patient care.

If you have any queries or would like to contact the chairs of the working group, please email Hannah Chandler (hannah.chandler@nhs.net) or Tristan Barnden (tristan.barnden@nhs.net). 

Dr Arum Parthipun, Royal Free Hospital

I am delighted and honoured to have been appointed as the Royal College of Radiologists Nuclear Medicine Travelling Professor. The role involves visiting departments across the UK to deliver teaching, share experience and best practice, and support education and professional development within nuclear medicine. I see it as a wonderful opportunity to meet colleagues around the country, exchange ideas, and contribute to the continued development of the specialty.

A major focus of my work has been education and training within nuclear medicine, including the development and delivery of virtual teaching courses, interactive case-based education, and training activities for healthcare professionals involved in nuclear medicine and hybrid imaging. I am passionate about creating accessible, practical, and engaging educational opportunities that support learning and collaboration across the multidisciplinary nuclear medicine community.

Having been heavily involved in virtual education over recent years, I am especially looking forward to more face-to-face teaching and the opportunity to visit departments and meet colleagues in person. One of the things I value most about nuclear medicine is the openness of the community and the willingness of people to share knowledge and experience. I am very much looking forward to contributing to that spirit of collaboration through the Travelling Professor role.

Four resident-speakers will be selected to present their own clinical PET cases live at the congress.

WHAT IS IT?
Selected residents will deliver interactive, case-based presentations with live MCQs and multidisciplinary discussion, showcasing how PET findings impact oncologic management in clinical practice.

WHO CAN APPLY?
The open call is exclusively open to Nuclear Medicine residents.

CASE CATEGORIES (one category per applicant):
1. FDG PET cases (25 min presentation)
2. PSMA PET cases (25 min presentation)
3. SSTR PET cases (20 min presentation)
4. Other PET tracers – e.g. DOPA, FET, FES, FAPI, CHOLINE, METHIONINE, etc. (20 min presentation)

One candidate will be selected per category through a raffle system.

HOW TO APPLY?
• Submit the application via the official open call application form.
• Obtain endorsement from a supervising professor, who will be responsible for ensuring the scientific and educational quality of the submitted cases.

WHAT DO SELECTED RESIDENTS RECEIVE?
• Free registration to EANM'26 (October 17–21, 2026 – Vienna, Austria)
• Free accommodation: 3 nights in a hotel booked by EANM (breakfast included)

KEY DATES:
• Application portal opens: May 21, 2026
• Application deadline: June 11, 2026 (23:59 CEST) – no late

Stewart Redman¹, Arum Parthipun², Sabina Dizdarevic³, Jilly Croasdale⁴, Lorenzo Biassoni⁵, Alp Notghi⁶, Amy Eccles⁷ and Kshama Wechalekar⁸. 
¹Royal United Hospital, Bath, UK, ²Royal Free Hospital, London, UK, ³Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK, ⁴Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK, ⁵Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK, ⁶Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital, Birmingham, UK, ⁷Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust, London, UK, ⁸Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK 

This document sets out a prioritisation framework to assist nuclear medicine services in the allocation of imaging resources during periods of service constraint. Examples of these constraints could be shortages in starting materials like molybdenum-99, shortages in radiopharmaceutical kits or finished products, or during widespread constraints such as pandemics (e.g., COVID-19), natural disasters, geopolitical disruptions, or large-scale workforce shortages.

View the full guideline here

This initiative is intended to encourage regional engagement, promote educational activity, and highlight the significant contributions of Nuclear Medicine across the UK. We welcome proposals for meetings that reflect the diversity of our specialty and support professional development within your region.

The exact amount awarded will be assessed in relation to projected attendee numbers, venue expenditure and other relevant costs. In the meantime, please feel free to begin considering potential topics, formats, and collaborative opportunities within your networks.

If you have any initial questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch at office@bnms.org.uk

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Recent examples of work that the CS group have been directly involved in are:

• harmonisation of the membership structure of the BNMS to promote equity for all craft groups.
• co-ordination and delivery of an engaging programme at the annual Spring BNMS meeting - celebrating 60 years this year in sunny Manchester!
• development of new procedure guidelines (e.g. Measurement of GFR using Plasma Sampling which will be published imminently) and directing the UK Nuclear Medicine Department survey.
• supporting the work of the new Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) Consortium and feeding into discussions on workforce provision for all NM craft groups across the UK.
• representation at various national professional and regulatory meetings (e.g. IPEM NM Special Interest Group, Environment Agency Small Users Liaison Group) to ensure the CS membership of BNMS is kept informed of any regulatory changes or professional developments 
• created a CS trainee network to ensure any views/concerns of HSTT and STP CS trainees are heard by BNMS Council, liaising with other trainee networks such as the Medical Training Committee to address common issues around training provision
• participated in Expert Working Groups that feed directly into the (NHS Digital) National Tarriff Payment scheme to ensure the correct coding of diagnostic and therapeutic NM procedures. A recent success has been the championing of new codes now available for therapy dosimetry - Preparation for radionuclide/radioisotope / molecular radiotherapy (X57.1)
  
  If you want to find out more about the CS group and get involved in making a difference, please contact us via email: richardfernandez@bnms.org.uk 

BNMS Feature Member

Mr Patrick Gomez, St. Mary's Hospital Manchester University NHS Trust

My name is Patrick Gomez, and I am a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with over 20 years of experience in molecular imaging. I began my career at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital in Manila, Philippines, before spending 11 years working in Saudi Arabia. I am now continuing my professional journey in the United Kingdom.

I started my social media journey while in Saudi Arabia, initially focusing on photography and documenting everyday life. More recently, I have expanded my content to include hiking and exploring different parts of the country. Having witnessed the rapid advancements in imaging technology over the past two decades, I believe our profession should embrace digital platforms to help educate the public, raise awareness of nuclear medicine, and highlight its essential role in patient care.

I would be delighted to connect with colleagues at the conference. Please feel free to approach me to discuss ideas, collaboration opportunities, or participation in future YouTube C videos. I look forward to working together to promote and strengthen our field.

View the latest publication here

1st Student Prize - Oral 74 The clinical value of dual tracer multi-modality DaTSCAN and FDG-PET-CT imaging in the assessment of parkinsonism: a single centre study

Goes to Momna Arshad from Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton and Chamani Punchihewa, Patrick Begley, Nitasha Singh, Sara Amro, Sabina Dizdarevic from Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton

2nd Student Prize - Oral 34 The role of [¹⁸F]FDG PET/CT in managing patients with suspected infective endocarditis: a retrospective study

Goes to Abigail Yun Hui Tan, Leroy Akeru, Aarushi Bahuguna, Raaga Ritika Devabaktuni, from Imperial College London, London and Mitesh Naik from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London

3rd Student Prize - P103 The development of calibration curve of [¹⁸F]FDG using Gafchromic LD-V1 Film: A source-matched calibration approach

Goes to Tengku Mohammad Yoshandi from Medical Imaging Programme, Department of Health and Care Professions, Faculty of Health and Life Science, University of Exeter, Exeter and Awal Bros University, Pekanbaru, Indonesia, Hairil Abdul Razak from Medical Imaging Programme, Department of Health and Care Professions, Faculty of Health and Life Science, University of Exeter, Exeter, Nick Stone from Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Environment, Science, and Economy, University of Exeter, Exeter and James Davies from Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre, University of Exeter, Exeter

1. John Buscombe Prize - Best International Poster

This will be awarded £200

Sponsored by friends and colleagues

2. Isky Gordon Prize - Best Paediatric Presentation

This can be an oral or poster prize and will be awarded £200

Sponsored by friends and colleagues

This prestigious award category invites entries from healthcare science service providers operating in any setting across the UK and will be looking for services that demonstrate:

Outstanding service provision that has scientific and technological advancements at its core and demonstrates a positive impact for patients, families and clinical teams;

Delivery of innovation in models of care or delivery;

Supporting a high achieving workforce to deliver high quality services and has continuous improvement and sustainability at the centre.

Take a look here at the 2025 winners - The Point of Care Testing Service at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services to find out what it takes to be a winner.

Details on this category and how to enter can be found on the website: www.ahawards.co.uk/uk/

Closing date for entries is 16 March 2026 and the winners will be announced on Friday 19 June 2026 in London.

The President-Elect must be a full member of the Society who has previously served at least one term as a member of the Council.
All craft groups are welcome to apply.
Nomination forms should be supported by two Full Members of whom only one may be from the same institution as the nominee.

Closing date for submissions 31st January 2026

Submit your nomination here

Nominating BNMS members for State Honours

Nominations are welcome to celebrate those who have significantly contributed to nuclear medicine from all craft groups.
Anyone can now nominate an individual and the GOV.UK website has guidance about how the Honours System works and how to make a nomination.

More information about this can be found on the government website.

BNMS AWARDS

Norman Veall Award 2026

If you would like to nominate a clinical scientist who has made an outstanding contribution to the science and/or practice of nuclear medicine in the United Kingdom please use the link below.

Nominate here

Deadline 31st January 2026

BNMS Roll of Honour 2026

The BNMS Roll of Honour is awarded by Officers however suggestions are welcome.  Please contact Honorary Secretary, Dr Amy Eccles: HonorarySecretary@bnms.org.uk,  if you would like to make a suggestion of a worthy recipient of this award.

RTN Award Nomination

The BNMS RTN Award is awarded to technologists, radiographers or nurses who have made an outstanding contribution in professional or technological aspects of nuclear medicine practice in the UK.

Please submit by 31 January 2026 by sending a brief statement in support of the nomination to BNMS RTN Group Chair or Secretary.

Nominations will be judged by members of the RTN Committee.

VACANCIES

RCR Travelling Professor 2025

The BNMS are  welcoming applications from nuclear medicine radiologist members to take part in the RCR Travelling Professor Scheme 2026.

Further information about the scheme can be found here

Please send your CV and a covering letter to Charlotte Weston by Monday 12th January.

Nominations are invited from Full members of the Society, from any professional group to fill this vacancy on council.
Criteria for nominations:
*Nominations are open to all professional groups
*All nominees should have been a full member of the society for at least one calendar year at the time of their nomination
*Trustees must be available to attend 4 meetings of council and two other BNMS events per year, they are also expected to engage in communications between board members (primarily by email) as required.
*Council members' term of office is 3 years. If required, a postal ballot will take place shortly after the closing date for nominations.

Deadline for nominations 31st January 2026

Nomination form here

Nominations are invited from Full members of the Society to fill these vacancies on council from any professional group.
Criteria for nominations:
All nominees should have been a full member of the society for at least one calendar year at the time of their nomination
Applicants must be available to attend 4 meetings of PSC they are also expected to engage in communications between committee members (primarily by email) as required.
PSC members' term of office is 3 years.

View the Terms of Reference here

Please send your brief CV and cover letter to Charlotte Weston email:charlotteweston@bnms.org.uk For the Attention of the PSC Chair.
Deadline for applications 31st January 2026.

The British Nuclear Medicine Society (BNMS) is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Deputy Chair, leading to Chair, of the Scientific and Education Committee (SEC), representing the Clinical Scientists Group.

For criteria and the application process, see the full vacancy article here

View SEC chairs job description here

Deadline 31st January 2026

Applicants must have been members of the BNMS for 1 year before applying to the committee.
Successful applicants will step up to the committee at the BNMS AGM in Manchester during the Annual conference (20 - 22 April 2026) and will serve a three year term of office on the committee.

SEC Member Job Description

View the SEC Terms of Reference here

Please send your brief CV and cover letter to Charlotte Weston email:charlotteweston@bnms.org.uk for the attention of SEC Chairs.

Deadline for all SEC applications 31st January 2026.

View the letter here

The British Nuclear Medicine Society (BNMS) is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Deputy Chair, leading to Chair, of the Scientific and Education Committee (SEC), representing the Clinical Scientists Group. 

The role of Chair will be rotational annually from May 2026. 

The SEC advises the Officers and Council of the BNMS on the development and implementation of education and training strategies to support all nuclear medicine professionals.

The SEC is led by two co- Chairs and supported by a Deputy Chair, who together are also responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of the scientific programme for the BNMS Annual Spring Meeting. This includes managing the abstract review process and overseeing the allocation of scientific awards.

The Physicist Deputy Chair will represent Clinical Scientists within the SEC. They will contribute to all aspects of the committee’s work, with particular responsibility for developing and coordinating the physics scientific programme at the BNMS Annual Spring Meeting.

This is a voluntary position and is not remunerated
This is a three-year term of office:
Year 1 & 2: Serving as Deputy Chair
Year 3: Progression to Chair of the SEC

For criteria and the application process, see the full vacancy article here

View SEC chairs job description here

Deadline for applications 31st January 2026.

We have created a Medical Training Committee for doctors at all stages of training interested in nuclear medicine.  

We are interested in getting to know numbers of clinical radiology residents who are specialising in radionuclide radiology and creating a network to help support career development in conjunction with the Royal College of Radiologists. 

If you interested in being part of this network, please complete the form via the following link
https://www.bnms.org.uk/page/RadionuclideRadiologyTraineesForm

View the Terms of Reference here

Please send your brief CV and cover letter to Charlotte Weston email:charlotteweston@bnms.org.uk For the Attention of the PSC Chair.

Deadline for applications 31st January 2026.

Nomination form here

Nuclear Medicine Travelling Professor for 2025 is Prof Richard Graham, Consultant Radiologist from Royal United Hospital, Bath.

If you feel your centre would benefit from nuclear medicine training from the Travelling Professor, please request your department liaise with the RCR to organise a visit. 
We encourage the membership to avail of this opportunity.

https://www.rcr.ac.uk/career-development/awards-honours/awards-for-educational-travel/the-rcrsig-travelling-professor-scheme