Project Overview
In response to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Asia, this project leveraged Asi@Connect to enhance regional capacity in nuclear medicine. Activities included in-person and online workshops, equipment deployment, and the establishment of an online education portal.
Key Outcomes
Sustainability Achievement: Online education successfully sustained during COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating resilience of the digital infrastructure approach.
Project Activities Timeline
Cancer MDT workshop with 25 participants from 11 countries. Focus on multidisciplinary team approaches.
Theranostics and PET/SPECT training for 41 attendees from 9 countries. Advanced imaging techniques focus.
Shared NCD innovations across 40+ sessions with 35 participants from 10 countries.
Nuclear medicine QA, imaging, and radiopharmaceutical training for 80 attendees.
Pandemic-resilient virtual sessions for 32 professionals from 7 countries. Demonstrated digital adaptability.
Participating Countries
Core Partner Countries
Beneficiary Countries
Sustainable Development Goals
Future Directions
Extend to Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao PDR
Launch follow-up calls for sustained partnerships
Curate learning resources for regional use
Strengthen joint research via e-platforms
Partner Organizations
Korea - Lead Institution
Bangladesh
Indonesia
Vietnam