Abstracts

We are pleased to announce that abstract submission for the 9th Theranostics World Congress (TWC2027) is now open!

We invite researchers, clinicians, and professionals from around the world to contribute their latest research in theranostics and Radiomolecular Precision Medicine to the scientific program of TWC2027.

From established clinical applications to novel targets, radiochemistry, targeted alpha therapy, artificial intelligence, medical physics and emerging concepts, TWC2027 brings together the many disciplines shaping the future of the field.

Share your research, exchange ideas with the international theranostics community, and join us in Osaka, Japan, from March 11–14, 2027.

Submission deadline

October 15, 2026 (23:59 CEST)

Publication

All accepted abstracts will be presented during TWC2027 as oral or poster presentations and will be published in the official TWC2027 Abstract Book and online on this website.

Important Information Regarding Abstract Submission

  1. Please read the Guidelines for Preparation and Rules for Submission carefully before preparing your abstract.
  2. Abstracts can only be submitted via the online abstract submission portal. Abstracts submitted by email cannot be accepted.
  3. If an abstract is accepted, the presenting author must register for the congress and pay the applicable registration fee.

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Abstract Topics

Abstract submissions for TWC2027 cover a broad range of topics across theranostics and Radiomolecular Precision Medicine. Please select the category that best reflects the main focus of your research.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping molecular imaging and theranostics, from image reconstruction, segmentation and quantitative analysis to dosimetry, treatment planning and outcome prediction. This category covers the development, validation and clinical application of AI and machine-learning approaches across the theranostic pathway.

This category covers fundamental and translational research advancing our understanding of radiopharmaceutical diagnostics and therapy. Topics include radiobiological mechanisms, cellular and molecular responses to radiation, preclinical models, biomarker development and studies translating laboratory findings into new diagnostic or therapeutic approaches.

Combining radiopharmaceutical therapies with other treatment modalities may improve efficacy, overcome resistance and expand therapeutic options. This category includes combinations with immunotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted agents, DNA damage response inhibitors, external beam radiotherapy and other emerging treatment strategies.

New concepts continue to expand the scope of theranostics beyond established targets and treatment paradigms. This category provides a platform for innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, novel technologies and early-stage approaches that may shape the future of Radiomolecular Precision Medicine.

The translation of theranostics into routine patient care depends on appropriate guidelines, regulatory frameworks, infrastructure and equitable access. This category addresses clinical implementation, health policy, reimbursement, patient selection, access to radiopharmaceuticals and therapies, and strategies for integrating theranostics into healthcare systems worldwide.

Advances in imaging and detection technologies are central to the continued development of theranostics. This category covers PET, SPECT and hybrid imaging systems, total-body and high-sensitivity imaging, detector technologies, image reconstruction and other instrumentation supporting improved diagnosis, quantification and therapy monitoring.

Medical physics and dosimetry provide the quantitative foundation for personalized radiopharmaceutical therapy. Topics include patient-specific dosimetry, quantitative imaging, absorbed-dose calculations, treatment planning, dose–response relationships, standardization and new methods for optimizing therapeutic efficacy while limiting toxicity.

The clinical translation of new molecular targets is expanding the range of cancers and other diseases accessible to theranostic approaches. This category covers first-in-human studies, clinical trials and other patient-based investigations evaluating novel targets, radiopharmaceuticals and target-specific diagnostic or therapeutic strategies.

Preclinical research is essential for identifying and validating the next generation of theranostic targets. This category includes target discovery and characterization, ligand development, in vitro and in vivo evaluation, biodistribution, pharmacokinetics and proof-of-concept studies supporting future clinical translation.

Theranostic strategies increasingly extend across a broad spectrum of solid tumors and established molecular targets beyond the major dedicated categories. This category covers clinical and translational research involving established target systems and tumor entities not specifically addressed elsewhere within the TWC2027 abstract topics.

PSMA-targeted imaging and radioligand therapy have established theranostics as an important component of prostate cancer management. This category covers PSMA PET imaging, beta- and alpha-emitting radioligand therapies, patient selection, dosimetry, resistance mechanisms, treatment sequencing and emerging approaches across the prostate cancer pathway.

Innovations in radiochemistry enable the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. This category includes radionuclide labelling, chelator and linker chemistry, synthesis and automation, quality control, novel radiopharmaceutical design and methods supporting efficient production and clinical translation.

Reliable access to diagnostic and therapeutic radionuclides is essential for the global expansion of theranostics. This category covers isotope production, accelerator and reactor technologies, generators, purification, supply chains, quality assurance and strategies to increase the availability and sustainability of medically relevant radioisotopes.

Somatostatin receptor-targeted imaging and therapy remain central to the management of neuroendocrine tumors. This category includes SSTR imaging, peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT), agonists and antagonists, beta- and alpha-emitting approaches, dosimetry, treatment optimization and strategies for patients with advanced or treatment-resistant disease.

Targeted alpha therapy offers highly localized, high-linear-energy-transfer radiation and is emerging as an important therapeutic strategy in precision oncology. This category covers alpha-emitting radionuclides, radiopharmaceutical development, clinical and preclinical applications, dosimetry, toxicity, production and approaches to improve treatment efficacy and safety.

The tumor microenvironment plays a critical role in cancer progression, treatment response and resistance. This category covers molecular imaging and targeted therapy of stromal, vascular and immune components, immune-related biomarkers, immuno-PET and theranostic strategies designed to characterize or modulate the tumor microenvironment.

This category welcomes high-quality research relevant to theranostics and Radiomolecular Precision Medicine that does not clearly fit within one of the defined TWC2027 abstract topics.

Scientific Insights from TWC2026 Abstracts

With more than 140 abstract submissions, the distribution of topics provides valuable insight into current research priorities and emerging trends in radiomolecular precision oncology.

Distribution by Topic

  • Solid tumours incl. NETs: 19%
  • Prostate cancer: 16%
  • Medical physics & instrumentation: 15%
  • Novel targets & chemistry: 14%
  • Basic & translational research & radiobiology: 13%
  • Radioisotope production: 9%
  • Combination therapies: 5%
  • Novel indications, concepts & genetics: 5%
  • TME therapy: 4%
  • ADCs & mechanism diversification: 3%

Key Insights

Solid tumours & prostate cancer continue to dominate clinical theranostics, driven by new ligands, alpha emitters and translational trial activity.

Medical physics & instrumentation is one of the fastest-growing domains, reflecting global interest in total-body PET, AI-based quantification and advanced dosimetry.

Novel targets & chemistry highlight a strong push toward molecular innovation, including FAP, ROR1, integrins, GPC3 and advanced chelator technologies.

Basic and translational science remains a cornerstone of the field, with strong contributions in radiobiology and preclinical theranostic development.

Radioisotope production emerges as a priority area amid global demand for 225Ac, 161Tb, 211At and new generator systems.

Emerging fields such as combination therapies, TME-targeted approaches, and ADCs signal the next wave of integration across oncology and nuclear medicine.

FROM TWC2026 TO TWC2027

The TWC2026 abstracts highlighted two major pillars shaping theranostics:

  • clinical and translational innovation, particularly in NETs and prostate cancer
  • technological progress, driven by physics, instrumentation and radiochemistry

These trends shaped a scientifically rich and forward-looking program at TWC2026 and continue to influence the evolving landscape of theranostics as we look ahead to TWC2027.

Ready to contribute to TWC2027?
Submit your research by October 15, 2026, and join us in Osaka.

Guidelines for preparation

Before you begin, please prepare the following information:

Select the abstract topic from the list of topics.

The abstract title should be short, informative and contain the major key words.

Limited to 2500 characters (without spaces).

Abstracts are to be structured in the following specified subtitles: aim, material & methods, results, conclusion.

Contact details of the main author, the co-authors and the presenting author: name, email address, affiliation details

Please list all authors and their affiliations as part of the abstract submission. The main author must be listed first.

Abstract Submitters will be required to disclose any conflict of interests in the submission form.

Please don’t use commercial drug names, brands or trademarks. Please remove company names, websites and mail addresses from the abstract.

The submission form allows you to store your abstract as a DRAFT until the deadline. After the deadline, if not submitted, drafts will be deleted.

Click on the SUBMIT button at the end of the process in order to submit your abstract.  Please do not submit multiple copies of the same abstract. Even if the abstract has already been submitted, changes can be made to it until the abstract submission deadline.

You will receive an abstract ID number via email after you have submitted your abstract. Please refer to this abstract number in all correspondence regarding the abstract. Please contact us if you have not received confirmation that your abstract has been submitted.

Rules for Submission

Please read the submission rules before submitting an abstract.

Abstracts are to be submitted and presented in English.

Abstracts must be received by the announced (extended) deadline, October 15, 2026 (23:59 CEST). Abstracts received after the deadline will not be considered.

All submissions must be completed electronically via the online abstract submission portal.

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to decide whether a submission will be accepted, and the right to determine the presentation form. All accepted abstracts will be presented as posters. A limited number of abstracts will be selected for oral presentations.

The abstract submission constitutes a formal commitment by the author to present the abstract in the poster session and time slot assigned by the Scientific Committee.

The presenter will be required to register and pay for the Congress to ensure their abstract(s) are included in the final program and abstract book. If the presenter fails to register and pay, her/his abstract will be excluded from the scientific programme and publication.

Upon submission, both the submitter and the co-authors will receive an email containing all information about the abstract. The abstract text is also attached to this email. Authors are advised to proofread their abstracts because abstracts will be reproduced from the online submission. Any error in spelling, grammar or data will appear in the programme and the abstract book.

Notification of acceptance or rejection by the Scientific Committee will be emailed to the submitting author. Detailed information in which format the abstract is accepted (poster presentation or Best-of-Abstract) as well as guidelines and recommendations for each abstract type will be sent shortly after notifications to registered submitting authors.

Contact

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us:

Project Management
Stefanie Schmidt
Phone: +49 1523 8479 260
E-Mail: stefanie.schmidt@kukm.de

Project Management
Svantje Hopf
E-Mail: svantje.hopf@kukm.de