The Clinical Trials Network (CTN) was formed in 2008 by SNMMI to help facilitate the effective use of molecular imaging radiopharmaceuticals in clinical trials. Our Mission is to facilitate the effective use of MI in clinical trials through standardization, coordination, and education for drug development and regulatory approval.

We also maintain a comprehensive database that stores and manages information on imaging sites, production sites, and those sites that have both imaging and production capabilities. To date, we have over 500 sites registered in the CTN database. To access or add your site to the CTN database, click here.

The CTN works with industry partners through the NMCTG, LLC.

The CTN serves a unique and critical function in SNMMI. By working closely with sponsors, associations and agencies, CTN members help to advance key initiatives for standardization in PET/CT clinical imaging. The purpose of the internship program is to identify and train future leaders of SNMMI in the structure, governance and operations of the organization; to prepare individuals for progressive levels of responsibility; and to ensure effective leadership that advances the mission and goals of the organization.

Interns serve a two-year term that begins and ends at the SNMMI Annual Meetings. A mentor is appointed by the CTN Leadership for the intern, to work with the intern and supervise special projects and activities. During the two years, the intern is expected to attend the CTN Leadership and Committee meetings at the SNMMI Mid-Winter and Annual Meetings, and participate in conference calls. 

If you are interested is applying for the CTN intern position, please email us at ctnadmin@snmmi.org.    

Current Intern

Patricia Edem, PhD

Patricia Edem, PhD, graduated from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, and is currently a radiochemist at BC Cancer. Dr. Edem’s professional interests include radiochemistry, nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, oncology, clinical trials, and clinical translation. She has extensive experience in radiopharmaceutical research in academic and clinical environments, including performing routine quality control and documenting preparation in a GMP environment, establishing radiolabeling methods for several compounds in clinical and preclinical research, and leading the clinical validation for ⁶⁸Ga-PSMA-11, which resulted in Health Canada approved clinical trial application.

The Clinical Trials Network would like to hear from you.  

We are an organization of molecular imaging experts, from physicians and physicists to scientists and technologists. Many are pioneers in the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. If you need assistance in incorporating molecular imaging into a therapeutic trial or want to study a new radiopharmaceutical, our team of experts can assist you with all phases of a clinical trial. From scanner validation, trial design assistance, and study personnel training, the CTN has programs to ensure that you are utilizing molecular imaging effectively and efficiently. To obtain more information about our specific programs or events, please contact us at ctnadmin@snmmi.org.