5C Network Launches AI-Integrated Centre of Excellence for Nuclear Medicine

The 5C Network has launched a Nuclear Medicine Centre of Excellence designed to expand access to specialist interpretation of PET-CT and gamma-camera studies across India. The initiative combines remote reporting by specialist nuclear-medicine physicians with structured reporting systems and artificial-intelligence support.

The centre is headed by Dr. Ajit Shinto, a nuclear-medicine specialist who has reported more than 30,000 PET-CT studies and was involved in commissioning India's first digital PET-CT scanner. According to 5C Network, the new model is intended to make specialist nuclear-medicine reporting available to centres that may not have access to dedicated sub-specialists locally.

Nuclear medicine plays an important role in cancer diagnosis and treatment planning. PET-CT imaging combines information about the body's metabolic activity with detailed anatomical images, helping clinicians assess tumours and evaluate how patients respond to treatment. However, interpreting such scans requires specialised expertise.

The new centre aims to address this requirement through a remote reporting model. Specialist physicians can review scans from different locations, while the platform incorporates structured criteria and AI-based decision support into the reporting process. The approach is intended to extend specialist expertise beyond major hospitals and metropolitan centres.

5C Network says India currently has more than 500 PET-CT scanners and around 800 nuclear-medicine physicians. Its new centre is intended to connect this existing imaging infrastructure with specialised reporting capabilities.

The initiative also reflects a broader shift towards technology-supported diagnostic services. Rather than using artificial intelligence as a replacement for specialist interpretation, the centre's model combines AI tools with physician-led reporting and clinical expertise.

According to the company, the Centre of Excellence will provide sub-specialty PET-CT and gamma-camera reporting to centres across India. The development comes as healthcare providers increasingly explore remote specialist services to improve access to advanced diagnostic expertise. 

25-09-2026