Why should anyone participate in NUMDAB?

The aim of NUMDAB, Nuclear Medicine Database, is to gather and maintain updated information regarding the status of nuclear medicine practice around the world. The database will be useful for:

• Understanding the current situation of Member States regarding infrastructure, technology, and educational resources for implementing nuclear medicine practice, training, and research.
• Assisting in formulating and planning possible approaches to emerging needs.
• Assisting in prioritizing educational and operational needs related to establish and/or strengthen nuclear medicine practice within the Health Care systems of Member States, with emphasis in developing countries.
• Identifying potential regional centers capable of delivering professional training.

To preview NUMDAB poster, please click here

The database is focused on collecting data on individual nuclear medicine facilities, with information on manpower and equipment, along with isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals employed. Other relevant data such as procedures performed and educational needs are expected to be registered as well.

Once completed, most portions of the database together with processed statistical data will be available to those having registered and participated in the survey. We sincerely expect that the overall objectives of this ambitious project are well understood and that most individuals and institutions involved in nuclear medicine practice will participate by taking a few minutes of their time.