Sadek Nehmeh

Sadek Nehmeh is a Professor of Medical Physics in Radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College since 2024. His expertise spans nuclear medicine imaging, PET scanner development, and translational research in oncology and neurology.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Medical Physics, Wayne State University (2000)
• B.S. in Physics, American University of Beirut (1993)

His research focuses on:

• Positron Emission Tomography (PET) system design and optimization
• Neuro-oncology and Alzheimer's disease imaging
• Tumor hypoxia and proliferation biomarkers
• Radiomics and quantitative imaging analysis
• Respiratory motion correction techniques

Selected research grants:

• National Cancer Institute (2023-2028): Ultra-High Performance Brain-dedicated PET scanner development
• National Institutes of Health (2023-2025): New PET/CT System for Human/Primate Imaging
• National Institute on Aging (2021-2026): Perimenopause and Brain Aging Research

Key contributions include:

• Development of advanced PET imaging protocols for brain and oncological applications
• Validation of quantitative PET biomarkers across multiple institutions
• Innovations in respiratory-gated imaging and motion correction techniques
• Leadership in Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center modernization