Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (NMMI)

About NMMI

We are involved in both scientific and translational research around precision imaging, biomarker, and probe development. Our researchers have led multiple novel imaging and therapy approaches and are intimately integrated in the extensive research programs throughout MGH and within the Department of Radiology, including at the MGH Center for Precision Imaging, MGH/Martinos Center, i3 Center, and Center for Systems Biology. Technology available to our researchers include state-of-the-art PET imaging, SPECT, radiosynthesis capabilities for novel imaging and therapeutic compounds, and advanced image reconstruction and analysis using conventional and artificial intelligence approaches. We have access to cutting-edge basic science laboratories for novel radiotracer development. Division faculty and trainees are integrally involved in research in collaboration with colleagues in other Radiology divisions and other departments at MGB. Much of our research, especially clinical trials, occurs in collaboration with the MGH Cancer Center, MGH Neurology and MGH Cardiology.

Leadership

Physician Leadership

• Umar Mahmood, MD, PhD; Division Chief of MGH NMMI
• Pedram Heidari, MD; Service Chief
• Ted Palmer, MD; Fellowship Director
• Shahein Tajmir, MD; Director of Nuclear Medicine IT
• Shadi Esfahani, MD; Director of Nuclear Medicine Clinical Trials
• Aileen O’Shea, MD; Director of Radiopharmaceutical Therapy
• James A. Scott, MD; Co-Director of Nuclear Cardiology
• Samantha Harrington; MD MSc, Associate Program Director of Diagnostic Radiology Residency
• Thomas Ng, MD, PhD; Associate Director of Radiopharmaceutical Therapy
• David Chow, MD; Director of Nuclear Medicine Quality Assurance

Physics Leadership

• Hamid Sabet, PhD, DABSNM; Director of Medical Physics
• Arkadiusz Sitek, PhD; Director of AI and Machine Learning
• Alejandro Bertolet, PhD; Director of Radiopharmaceutical Dosimetry

Technical Leadership

• Giuliana Arcovio, MBA, CNMT, RT(N); Director of Clinical Operations, MI/BI/US/HealthCenters
• Courtney Tronca, MHA, CNMT, RT(N)(CT); Operations Manager of Molecular Imaging
• Pamela Silva, BS, CNMT, RT(CT); QA Manager
• Kayla Seaman, BS, CNMT, RT(N)(CT); Technical Manager of Nuclear Medicine
• Joe Tocchio, MHA, CNMT, RT(N)(CT); Technical Manager of Nuclear Cardiology
• Peter Rice, RPh; Senior Operations Manager for PET Production and Cyclotron
• Tara Medich, MS; Director of Radiation Safety