Nuclear Medicine
Mission
The mission of the Nuclear Medicine section at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is to practice and maintain excellence in patient care, education, and research.
Faculty
Section Chief |
Nuclear Radiology Fellowship Program Director |
Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program Director |
Bennett Chin, M.D. is board certified in Nuclear Medicine. He practices primarily at the University of Colorado Hospital.
Jennifer Kwak, M.D. is dual board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. She practices primarily at the University of Colorado Hospital.
Rustain Morgan, M.D. is dual board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. He practices primarily at the University of Colorado Hospital.
Our faculty members have published numerous articles in radiology, nuclear medicine, cardiology, and are active members in many national committees and societies. Additionally, our faculty members have received multiple awards for their clinical practice, teaching and professionalism.
Patient Care
The Division of Nuclear Medicine provides the highest quality diagnostic and therapeutic patient care, while serving as a large referral center for patients in the Rocky Mountain region. Our state-of-the-art equipment includes two PET/CT cameras, two SPECT/CT cameras and 4 SPECT cameras. Our therapeutic practice includes the use of unsealed sources of radiation to treat various thyroid disorders and other malignancies. We have one of the largest therapeutic practices in the country and offer personalized services such as dosimetry.
Education
The Division of Nuclear Medicine participates in the full range of educational activities for fellows, residents, medical students, and other members of the medical community. The division sponsors one fellow per year through our ACGME accredited nuclear radiology fellowship program. Past fellows have pursued successful careers in academics and private practice.
Research
Faculty members in the Division of Nuclear Medicine conduct research in a wide range of areas and are also active in several clinical trials. Many projects involve our radiopharmaceutical program and on site medical cyclotron facility. Faculty members also actively support the Colorado Translational Research Imaging Center (CTRIC) and work collaboratively with researchers on campus and throughout the state.