ABOUT SASNM 2025

The 21st Biennial Congress of the South African Society of Nuclear Medicine (SASNM 2025) will take place at the Premier Hotel, Umhlanga, Durban from 31st July to 02nd August 2025. The theme for the congress is "Patient Centered Precision Care With Pride".

The South African Society of Nuclear Medicine (SASNM) aims to promote the practice and development of nuclear medicine through the accumulation and dissemination of scientific and technical information. At its biennial congress, SASNM offers an educational scientific programme with presentations designed to encourage debate and discussion.

With the theme "Patient Centered Precision Care With Pride", SASNM 2025 will:

•Provide a forum for collaboration among scientists, clinicians, and all professionals with a common interest in the field of nuclear medicine

•Offer the opportunity to engage, contribute, and learn through exceptional programme content delivered by renowned local and international experts

•Deliver an interactive environment with sharing of knowledge and innovative ideas related to nuclear medicine and its translation to clinical care in the South African health sector

Congress Chair

Prof. Mariza Vorster

Email: marizavorster@gmail.com

Mobile: 082 828 4305

SASNM President

Prof KMG Mokoala

Email: kmgmokoala@gmail.com

WHO ATTENDS THE BIENNIAL SASNM CONGRESS?

Nuclear Medicine Physicians

Radiopharmacists

Medical specialists

Students

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Physicists

Nursing staff

Tertiary Academic Institutions

Industry Leaders

Private, Teaching, and State Hospitals

PROGRAMME THEMES FOR SASNM 2025

• Hybrid imaging (SPECT, PET, CT and MRI)

• Multidisciplinary therapeutic approaches

• Radiochemistry and radiopharmacy

• Physics and Dosimetry

Registration

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Registration for the SASNM 2023 Congress is now open. Attendees can register online with a credit card or request an invoice. Accommodation and participation in social events can also be booked at the time of registration.

Please do not hesitate to contact our registration team with any queries:

Email: register@sasnmcongress.com

Tel: +27 (0)21 683 2934


Early bird 2025:



Physician, Scientist, Registrar: Member Registration - R6460

Physician, Scientist, Registrar: Non-member Registration - R8050

Radiographers and Post-Grad: Member Registration - R3890

Radiographers and Post-Grad: Non-member Registration - R4835

Under-Grad: Member Registration - R1620

Under-Grad: Non-member Registration - R1930


Standard rates 2025:


Physician, Scientist, Registrar: Member Registration - R7750

Physician, Scientist, Registrar: Non-member Registration - R9670

Radiographers and Post-Grad: Member Registration - R4660

Radiographers and Post-Grad: Non-member Registration - R5800

Under-Grad: Member Registration - R1930

Under-Grad: Non-member Registration - R2320

Agenda

Thursday, July 31, 2025


09

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10

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NM Physicians

Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Advanced PET imaging
Brain imaging

10

30

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11

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12

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13

30

13

30

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15

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Radiopharmacy

Radiopharmacy

15

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15

30

15

30

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17

00

Radiobiology

Theranostics Prostate ca
Theranostics Thyroid ca
NET

18

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19

00

Opening ceremony

SASNM President and Congress Chair
Address by other invited society presidents

19

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20

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Friday, August 1, 2025


08

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10

30

Oncology in Males

Nuclear medicine in prostate ca staging
Molecular targets in prostate cancer
Standardization of reporting and Rx response
Physics: Radiation protection and waste management

10

30

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11

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11

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12

30

CNS: Tygerberg

Dementia imaging
An approach to interpretation of brain images
CNS oncology
CNS paediatrics

13

30

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15

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Infection/ inflammation

13:30 – 15:00 Infection/ inflammation CNS infection
Imaging infection/inflammation
Radiopharmacy: downscaling to nanotechnology

15

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15

30

15

30

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17

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Miscellaneous Oncology

Current trends and new developments in imaging of NET
Thyroid Cancer - What is new?
Lung Cancer
Radiopharmacy: Availability of exotic radionuclides for clinical translation in South Africa: within the current regulatory framework.
Physics: Artificial Intelligence and radiomics in NM imaging

Saturday, August 2, 2025


08

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09

30

Oncology in Females

Molecular Targets in Breast Cancer
New approaches in imaging gynaecological Malignancies
Breast Cancer Theranostics
RR: Practicalities of implementation of Lutetium-177 production in the radiopharmacy
SAHPRA regulation

09

30

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11

00

Paediatric NM

Paediatric Nuclear Medicine– Renal Scintigraphy
Paediatric Oncology
Radiography: Special considerations when performing renal imaging in a child

11

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11

30

11

30

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13

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Cardiac

PET/CT imaging of CAD
CVS Inflammation/ Infection
Cardiac Amyloid
RR: Preclinical radiography
Radiography: Visualizing the Mind: SPECT/CT Techniques in

14

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15

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Theranostics: Prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer theranostics
Alpha Therapies in prostate cancer
An approach to PSMA RLT refractory disease

15

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15

30

15

30

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16

45

Theranostics : Current and Future Trends

Theranostics in Neuroendocrine tumours
Targeted Alpha Therapy incl Astatine 211
Terbium vs Lutetium
Other theranostic applications
RR: Quality Control of 225Ac-radiopharmaceuticals

16

45

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17

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19

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00

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About Durban

Welcome to the warmest place to be! Durban

Located on South Africa's east coast, Durban's warm subtropical climate, abundance of beaches and wildlife-rich nature reserves make it worthwhile visiting any time of year. Durban offers a range of incredible experiences including adventure and wildlife, culture and heritage and museums and parks. 

uMhlanga, alternatively rendered Umhlanga, is a residential, commercial and resort town north of Durban on the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 

The Umhlanga Promenade

The Promenade is approximately 3km long and spans the popular apartment and resort complexes that line the golden sands of this premier beach resort destination.

Durban is just 17 km… There are lovely walks and coffee stops and cocktail stops along the way.

Pearls of Umhlanga & Oceans Mall

Revel in sophistication as you explore exclusive retail stores, relish in delicious cuisine and enjoy a vibrant beachfront location, all in opulent surroundings at the Pearls Mall & Oceans Mall – has the simplicity of a normal shopping complex boasting high end restaurants, however the highlight is the Diamond Walk high end shopping lane

In addition to all of the above Durban has some fantastic bird parks, crocodile parks and smaller game parks to visit as well as an abundance of amazing beaches!

https://visitdurban.travel/

Abstracts

Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025

The South African Society of Nuclear Medicine (SASNM) invites you to submit an original clinical or scientific abstract for the opportunity to present your research during SASNM 2025 Biennial Congress, July 31 - August 2, at the Premier Hotel Umhlanga, in Durban.

 

Abstracts are currently being accepted on the following topics/ categories:

  • General nuclear medicine/ SPECT/CT imaging
  • PET/CT imaging
  • Nuclear Pharmacy
  • Novel Molecular Targeting Probes
  • Oncology: Discovery and Translational
  • Oncology: Clinical Therapy and Diagnosis
  • Radionuclide Therapy (Benign conditions)
  • Physics, Instrumentation, and Data Sciences
  • Quality and Safety in Nuclear Medicine
  • Radiography

Abstract submissions from young professionals including those in training (registrars, physicians, nuclear pharmacists, radiographers or scientists) or in practice within 5 years of graduation are strongly encouraged. Submitters must be current members of SASNM,  please join or renew your membership before submitting! (Add link to join/renew here)


The abstract should be organised according to these subheadings:

Category:

Title:

Authors and institution/s:

Introduction including the aim of the study:

Methods:

Results:

Conclusion:

 

The abstract should not be more than 500 words.

You are welcome to add 1 image, 1 table and 1 graph.

 

For case reports please ensure that you submit high resolution images.

Case report subheadings:

Category:

Title:

Authors and institution/s:

Background:

Case report:

Conclusion:

 

All accepted abstracts will be published in the Journal of the CMSA, by submitting your abstract you agree to publication of your abstract.

Abstracts must be submitted no later than 23:59 South African time on Friday, April 4, 2025

 

Abstracts should be sent by email abstracts@sasnm.co.za

 

Below is an example from SASNM 2023 for guidance.

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