Nuclear Medicine Expansion

Expanding Quality Care of Nuclear Medicine using Asi@Connect in Asian Countries - Enhancing regional medical expertise through digital collaboration

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Supported By

TEIN Cooperation Center
Asi@Connect
European Union

Project Overview

This initiative enhances nuclear medicine capacity in developing Asian countries by leveraging TEIN's digital infrastructure. Through virtual workshops, lecture series, and web-based platforms, we've trained over 800 professionals across 10 nations despite COVID-19 challenges.

The project improves regional expertise in diagnosing and treating non-communicable diseases while promoting equitable access to advanced medical knowledge through innovative digital collaboration.

800+ Professionals Trained
10 Countries Involved
6 NRENs Connected
3 Virtual Workshops

Key Activities

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Online Workshops

Interactive summer and winter workshops on nuclear medicine topics for professionals across all partner countries.

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Expert Lecture Series

Weekly virtual lectures led by experts focusing on advanced clinical applications and problem-solving techniques.

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Video Conferencing Systems

Deployment of conferencing equipment in hospitals to support sustained remote education and collaboration.

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E-Learning Platforms

Development of web portals and YouTube channels to host and share recorded lectures and learning materials.

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Feedback Collection

Systematic evaluation of participant satisfaction and training effectiveness to guide future improvements.

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NREN Collaboration

Partnership with national research networks to ensure connectivity and accessibility in remote areas.

Partner Countries

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South Korea

Seoul National University - Lead Institution

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Bangladesh

NINMAS via BdREN

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Indonesia

Hasan Sadikin Hospital via INHERENT

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Vietnam

Bach Mai Hospital via VinaREN

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Malaysia

Sunway University via MyREN

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Myanmar

Yangon General Hospital via mmREN

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Thailand

Chulalongkorn University via ThaiREN

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Nepal

Regional partner institution

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Mongolia

Regional partner institution

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Philippines

Future expansion partner

Project Impact

🎯 Professional Training

Successfully conducted three virtual workshops and weekly expert-led sessions, training nuclear medicine professionals across multiple Asian countries with high participant satisfaction.

🏥 Infrastructure Development

Deployed video conferencing equipment to hospitals across partner countries, establishing sustainable platforms for virtual education and ongoing collaboration.

📚 Knowledge Repository

Created comprehensive web portals and YouTube channels hosting recorded lectures and educational materials, providing accessible learning resources for the region.

🔗 Network Expansion

Extended TEIN network access to additional institutions in underserved Asian countries, improving connectivity for medical education and collaboration.

📊 Quality Assurance

Implemented systematic participant surveys and feedback collection systems to continuously evaluate and improve training quality and effectiveness.

🌐 Regional Collaboration

Fostered stronger partnerships between national research and education networks (NRENs), creating a foundation for sustained regional cooperation in nuclear medicine.

Lead Institution

Seoul National University, Korea, serves as the lead institution for this transformative project, bringing world-class expertise in nuclear medicine education and research.

Under the leadership of Prof. Dong Soo Lee and Jung Hee Choi from Seoul National University Hospital, the project leverages Korea's advanced medical infrastructure and educational methodologies.

Project Leadership

Project Coordinator: Prof. Dong Soo Lee
Contact Person: Jung Hee Choi
Institution: Seoul National University Hospital
Contact: Pavithri Haththotuwa - 0712438918