NUMDAB (NUclear Medicine DAtaBase)
Nuclear medicine is a rapidly growing medical discipline and medical practice gets benefits from advanced technologies, such as SPECT, PET and molecular imaging techniques. However, the global reality today is one where technology and facilities are not evenly distributed between countries.
The IAEA is committed to scientific co-operation and transfer of peaceful nuclear technologies and applications to Member States. To meet this mandate, it should have accurate information regarding the status of technology, facilities and educational infrastructure to address needs in Member States.
The aim of NUMDAB, Nuclear Medicine Database, is gathering and maintaining updated information regarding the status of nuclear medicine practice around the world. The database will be useful in:
- understanding of current status of infrastructures and educational systems in implementing nuclear medicine,
- assisting in formulating and planning possible approaches to emerging needs, and
- assisting in prioritizing the educational and operational needs related to establish and/or strengthen Nuclear Medicine practice in their Health Care systems in Member States
This database is focused at collecting data on individual Nuclear Medicine facilities, with detailed information on manpower, equipment, along with types of isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals employed. Relevant activities (i.e. type and number of procedures performed) and educational needs should be detailed as well. All the information should be added through the relevant sections within the NUMDAB.
If you want to register your Nuclear Medicine Facility data into NUMDAB, please click here