Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an academic division within a public research university established in 1922. As part of a leading medical faculty, it delivers specialist training, clinical services, and research in molecular imaging and radionuclide therapy, serving both tertiary hospitals and the broader regional health system.

Its publications highlight strong expertise in FDG PET/CT, lung scintigraphy, and PSMA imaging, with emphasis on oncology, pulmonary embolism, and cardiovascular disease. Work on therapy response assessment in lung cancer, optimization of imaging protocols for resource limited settings, and interpretation of V/Q scans reflects a focus on clinically impactful, context appropriate innovation.

Additional contributions address imaging pitfalls, pediatric applications, and complex case diagnostics, strengthening safe and accurate practice. The research demonstrates a commitment to advancing molecular imaging in Africa, improving access, refining protocols, and enhancing decision making in environments with constrained resources.