Nuclear medicine uses small amounts of radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals) to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders.

Our Approach

At the University of Michigan’s Nuclear Medicine Clinic, patients receive care from board-certified physicians and scientists who specialize in advanced molecular imaging and targeted therapy.

Our clinic is equipped with leading-edge technology, including:

3 clinical PET/CT scanners
1 dedicated research PET/CT scanner
8 SPECT/CT tomographs
4 SPECT tomographs
2 portable gamma cameras

Dedicated radiotherapy bays at University Hospital and additional services at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care ensure patients have access to comprehensive imaging and treatment options close to home.

We use these advanced tools to evaluate organ function in real time, enabling early detection and precise treatment planning. Our Theranostics Clinic combines diagnostic imaging and targeted therapy for thyroid disease, prostate cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, and brain tumors.

Testing

PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography with Computed Tomography)
SPECT/CT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography)
Gamma camera imaging (for bone, liver, kidney, and lung studies)
Nuclear cardiology studies (for heart perfusion and function)
Brain and central nervous system imaging

Treatments

Radioiodine therapy for thyroid disorders
Radioligand therapy for prostate and neuroendocrine tumors
Targeted radionuclide therapy for selected cancers