Since 1969, research meetings under names such as the “Nuclear Medicine Technology Research Conference” began to be held throughout Japan, and as the number of nuclear medicine technologists increased and the required knowledge and skills became more sophisticated, the need for a nationwide organization became apparent.
In response, the “National Conference of Nuclear Medicine Practitioners” was held in Osaka and Tokyo in 1979, and in 1980, the Japanese Society for Nuclear Medicine Technology Research (President: Tadako Kosaka, Representative Director: Keisuke Kanao) was established with the purpose of enabling nuclear medicine technologists to independently advance the study of nuclear medicine technology and contribute to the development of healthcare.
The society, informally referred to as “Kakugiken,” published its official journal and steadily grew in membership, eventually establishing itself as a nationwide academic organization. At the 10th Annual Meeting held on July 14, 1990, the organization was unanimously renamed the Japanese Society of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Since then, the Society has continued its activities, including publishing academic journals, holding academic conferences, publishing specialized texts, and fostering international exchange, and has grown into a leading academic society in the field of nuclear medicine technology in Japan. With this growth, incorporation was considered, and on April 1, 2009, the Society was established as the Specified Non-Profit Organization Japanese Society of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Year 2000 Declaration
The Japanese Society of Nuclear Medicine Technology declares that, as we enter the 21st century, we will strive to advance and promote the knowledge and practice of radiation medicine—especially in the field of nuclear medicine—from a broad societal perspective, thereby contributing to healthcare and welfare. We also aim to establish a system of continuous education for our members and to create an environment that enables them to fulfill their professional responsibilities as specialized technologists.
July 8, 2000
* The Year 2000 Declaration represents the goals set by the Society upon entering the 2000s.
