WMIS Podcast

Join host Kimberly Kelly, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of Molecular Imaging and Biology, for a conversation with Uday Krishnamurthy, PhD, President of the Federation of Asian Societies of Molecular Imaging (FASMI). Uday discusses the growing molecular imaging community across Asia and Oceania, the scientific and clinical challenges that are particularly relevant to the region, and opportunities for greate...

In this episode, Molecular Imaging and Biology Editor-in-Chief,  Kimberly Kelly, sits down with Jason Lewis, PhD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to discuss the science and strategy behind translating molecular imaging discoveries into the clinic. Jason shares insights from his work in radiopharmaceutical development, theranostics, bioorthogonal chemistry, and first-in-human imaging, alo...

In this episode of the WMIS Podcast, Molecular Imaging and Biology Editor-in-Chief Kimberly Kelly, PhD, speaks with Erik Shapiro, PhD, WMIC 2026 Program Chair, and his daughter Josie Shapiro about their experience publishing a paper together in Molecular Imaging and Biology . They share how a winter-break zebrafish imaging experiment became the study “Go Fish,” which examined the uptake of clinica...

In this episode of MIB Conversations, Molecular Imaging and Biology Editor-in-Chief Kimberly Kelly sits down with Jim Delikatny, a candidate for President of the World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS). Jim discusses his career in optical and fluorescence imaging, the translation of new imaging technologies toward clinical care, and the importance of innovation across the field. He also shares his...

In this episode of MIB Conversations, Molecular Imaging and Biology Editor-in-Chief Kimberly Kelly sits down with Michelle James, a candidate for President of the World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS). Michelle discusses her work using molecular imaging to better understand the immune system in neurological disease and to make previously invisible biological processes visible for patients. The co...

In this episode of MIB Conversations, Molecular Imaging and Biology Editor-in-Chief Kimberly Kelly sits down with Jeff Bulte, a candidate for President of the World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS). Jeff discusses his career in molecular imaging, his commitment to mentorship and scientific communication, and the importance of collaboration across disciplines. The conversation explores emerging tec...

In this episode of the WMIS Podcast, host Kimberly Kelly, PhD, speaks with Anna Moore, PhD, current President of the World Molecular Imaging Society and a longtime Section Editor for Molecular Imaging and Biology . Dr. Moore reflects on her career in molecular imaging, from her early research at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School to developing nanoparticle-based therapeutics...

Molecular Imaging & Biology Editor-in-Chief Kimberly Kelly welcomes Senior Section Editor Natasha Sheybani for a conversation about her journey from graduate student to faculty member, developing an independent scientific vision, securing competitive funding, and advancing research in focused ultrasound and cancer immunotherapy. They also discuss mentorship, the transition to independence, and...

PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceuticals have brought theranostics into the clinical spotlight—but what comes next? In this episode, host Dr. Mike Nickels is joined by Dr. Anna Wu (City of Hope) for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of theranostics beyond PSMA. Together, they explore what makes a strong theranostic target, how evolving tumor biology and heterogeneity are shaping next-generation ag...

Host Arvind Pathak, PhD (Johns Hopkins University) speaks with Rebecca Richards-Kortum, PhD (Rice University) about how point-of-care technologies are expanding access to early detection and diagnosis in low-resource settings. They discuss innovations in optical imaging, the role of machine learning, real-world lessons from cervical cancer screening programs, and why sustainable training and local...

This special episode, produced in collaboration with the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC), features James Scongack - the CNIC’s Chair and COO of Bruce Power - discussing Canada’s global leadership in medical isotope production. From cobalt-60 to lutetium-177, learn how Canada is investing in infrastructure, building cross-border partnerships, and scaling up to meet the growing demand for ra...

In this episode, Dr. Cathy Cutler of Brookhaven National Lab joins host Dr. Mike Nickels to explore one of the most pressing questions in nuclear medicine today: can theranostics scale? From supply chain challenges for key isotopes like Lu-177, Ac-225, and Cu-67 to infrastructure gaps, regulatory hurdles, and international collaboration, this wide-ranging conversation highlights both the urgency a...

In this episode, Dr. Lilja Solnes (Johns Hopkins) and Dr. Martin Pomper (UT Southwestern) explore the current landscape of theranostics in clinical practice, from the early days of targeted radiopharmaceuticals to today’s breakthroughs and future directions. They discuss the success of agents like Lutathera and Pluvicto, the importance of preclinical models, the rise of alpha emitters, and the pot...

In this episode, host Dr. Mike Nickels welcomes nuclear medicine pioneer Dr. Richard Wahl for an in-depth exploration of alpha-emitting radiopharmaceuticals. Learn where alpha therapy holds the most clinical promise, and what’s needed to bring these powerful agents into routine care. From supply chain hurdles to toxicity management and future clinical applications, this conversation offers expert...

In this inaugural episode of the WMIS Podcast, Dr. Mike Nickels sits down with Dr. Diane Abou of NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes for a dynamic conversation about the rise of theranostics in nuclear medicine. Tune in as they unpack what theranostics really means, why it’s gaining momentum, and how it's transforming the future of patient care. Learn about clinical applications, key challenges in iso...