VIRTUALRadiotheranosticsSummitExpanding Access to Targeted Cancer
Care Across Africa
Expanding Access to Targeted Cancer
Care Across Africa
In collaboration with Medicaid Cancer Foundation
Register for Free to the webinarsRadiotheranostics is advancing rapidly, offering new hope for cancer patients by combining molecular imaging with targeted radiation to precisely detect and treat tumors. By using a single molecule to both visualize and treat cancer, it eliminates the trial-and-error approach of traditional oncology and spares healthy tissue from unnecessary damage.
For nations, investing in this field isn’t just about advancing science—it means strengthening a key pillar of modern, personalized medicine and improving patient survival. The Virtual Radiotheranostics Summit, organized by the Oncidium foundation in collaboration with Medicaid Cancer Foundation. Across three one-hour sessions, participants will attend webinars covering the science of radiotheranostics, the practical pathway to implementation in Nigeria, and lessons from global experts.
Whether you are an oncologist, nuclear medicine professional, hospital leader, policymaker or investor, this summit is your entry point into one of the most promising frontiers in cancer care, and a call to action for equitable access.
Via Zoom, from 12 PM to 1 PM (West Africa Time):
Webinar 1: The Science of Radiotheranostics – Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Webinar 2: Global Expert Perspective – Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Webinar 3: Infrastructure, Training, and Implementation in Nigeria – Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Concept
& Landscape
Infrastructure
& Technology
GLOBAL
Experience
Case StudIES
Program - WEDNESDAY, FROM 12 PM TO 1 PM - VIA ZOOM
Akintunde Orunmuyi
Nuclear Medicine Physician. Entrepreneurial Researcher.
The Oncidium foundation ambassador
‘Mayowa Kolade
Nuclear Medicine Consultant, Molecular Imaging & Theranostics Specialist
Key Topics:
- Introduction to radiotheranostics and its role in precision medicine
- Mechanisms of targeting (ligands, receptors, radiotracers)
- Diagnostic–therapeutic pairing and treatment workflows
- Clinical applications (e.g., prostate cancer, neuroendocrine cancers)
- Safety, dosimetry, and patient selection
- Overview of the global landscape and emerging therapies
- Relevance to Nigeria’s cancer burden and care pathways
Iyobosa B. Uwadiae - Moderator
Educator | Medical Physicist | Grief Educator | President, Nigerian Association of Medical Physicists (NAMP)|
To Be Confirmed
International Global Expert
Mahipal Rathod
Assistant Director, Nuclear Pharmacy - The Ohio State University
Key Topics:
- Evolution of radiotheranostics globally
- Lessons from successful implementation in different healthcare systems
- Common challenges and how to overcome them
- Future directions in the field (emerging therapies, technologies)
- Opportunities for Nigeria and the broader African region
- Building sustainable, locally led programmes
Iyobosa B. Uwadiae - Moderator
Educator | Medical Physicist | Grief Educator | President, Nigerian Association of Medical Physicists (NAMP)|
To Be Confirmed
Local Government Speaker
Akintunde Orunmuyi
Nuclear Medicine Physician. Entrepreneurial Researcher.
The Oncidium foundation ambassador
To Be Confirmed
International Logistics Speaker
Key Topics:
- Current state of nuclear medicine in Nigeria
- Infrastructure requirements:
- Imaging systems (PET/CT, SPECT)
- Radiopharmacy and isotope supply chains
- Radiation safety and waste management
- Workforce development:
- Training needs for physicians, physicists, pharmacists, and technologists
- Regulatory and policy considerations
- Barriers to access (cost, reimbursement, logistics, workforce gaps)
- Implementation strategies:
- Pilot centres and phased scale-up
- Public–private partnerships
- Regional centres of excellence
- International collaboration opportunities
- Measuring clinical and economic impact
Iyobosa B. Uwadiae - Moderator
Educator | Medical Physicist | Grief Educator | President, Nigerian Association of Medical Physicists (NAMP)|
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General Information
The first Virtual Radiotheranostics Summit, hosted by the Oncidium Foundation and Medicaid Cancer Foundation, explores how Nigeria can turn scientific promise into patient access. Three one-hour webinars cover the science of radiotheranostics, the practical pathway to implementation in Nigeria, and lessons from global experts. For clinicians, policymakers, and everyone working toward equitable access to advanced cancer care.
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The Oncidium foundation
The Oncidium Foundation is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to advancing nuclear medicine therapies for cancer care worldwide. Our primary mission revolves around education, awareness, and support for individuals facing the daily battle against cancer, with a focus on those in need of access to the best possible care.
Through our initiatives and the groundbreaking RLT-Connect platform, we aim to bridge these gaps and provide financial support to patients in underserved regions, ensuring they receive the best possible cancer care. Our dedication to this cause drives us to continue raising awareness, educating, and advocating for equitable access to cutting-edge treatments that offer hope and a chance at longer, better lives for cancer patients worldwide.
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