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Launched in Spring 2025, the Ontario Society of Nuclear Medicine is on a mission to:

  • Create a vibrant community of nuclear medicine professionals, including technologists, physicians and researchers from the public and private sectors that are united by a shared commitment to excellence in patient care and innovation.

  • Deliver continuing education and professional development through regular symposiums, workshops and knowledge-sharing platforms.

  • Advocate for government policies that increase the availability, funding and utilization of PET/CT, Theranostics and other advancements in Nuclear Medicine.

  • Promote research and development in Nuclear Medicine to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities.

  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to address the evolving needs of the Nuclear Medicine landscape and improve patient outcomes.

The OSNM

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  • Champion policies and initiatives that expand patient access to Nuclear Medicine services, Theranostics and other evolving technologies that transform healthcare in Ontario.

  • Empower professionals through lifelong learning and access to resources that advance skills and knowledge.

  • Foster innovation that encourages exploration and adoption of new technologies and techniques that advance Nuclear Medicine practices.

  • Improve the security of the supply chain for radiopharmaceuticals.

  • Ensure proper reimbursement for life-saving radiopharmaceuticals.

  • Demonstrate excellence by upholding the highest standards in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine, from patient care to research and education, and from optimized practice standards and patient-centered care through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

OSNM’s Goals:

Current List of Board Directors

  • Neena Kanwar (Founding President): CEO, NUCM Radiopharma Inc.

  • Dr. Patrick Veit Haibach: Deputy Radiologist-in-Chief- UHN

  • Dr. Joe Barfett: Nuclear Medicine Radiologist- STEGH

  • Dr. Danny Costantini: Nuclear Medicine Radiologist- Brampton Civic

  • Shaun Ramdhany: CSO/Radiopharmacist, NUCM

  • Cheryl Livingston: Director Diagnostic Services- St Joseph's Hamilton

  • Enid Bryans: Director, Mohawk/Medbuy

  • Mary Dalipaj: Medical Advisor, GE Healthcare

  • Sylvia Ptaszynska: Manager, Riverside Cardiology

  • Wendy Denovan: Charge Tech and Radiation Safety Officer, Oakville Trafalgar Hospital

  • Yusuaf Omarkhail: Manager, Medical Imaging, Humber River Health