A Visionary Leader in Medical Imaging
Dr. Ronald Nutt is a visionary in the field of molecular imaging. He has dedicated his life’s work to addressing the global cancer crisis. Alongside his wife Lynda Nutt, they have co-founded Molecular Imaging Technology Inc. (MIT) to bring you TPET.
Driving Innovation THROUGH PATENTED TECHNOLOGY
The Nutts currently hold three patents for T-PET. Their commitment to patient care and reducing cancer mortality is the driving force behind their efforts. Their breakthrough technology is a game changer in the cancer fighting arena.
Recognition and Collaboration for Change
Dr. Nutt's research has garnered recognition in prestigious publications, including mentions in Nature Journal, which suggests that TPET may even be worthy of a Nobel Prize. His contributions extend beyond technology, as he actively engages with healthcare professionals, researchers, and organizations to foster collaboration in the fight against cancer. For more information on our team and mission, don’t hesitate to contact us.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS BY DR. RONALD NUTT
1965 - 1969
At Oak Ridge National Laboratory he developed and invented a new concept for measuring time intervals US Patent 3541 448.
He supplied the technology to measure the distance from the Earth to the moon with an accuracy of approximately one foot.
He received his PhD in Physics and Electronics in 1969.
1970 - 1980
He developed time measurement instruments for the nuclear physics community.
He developed and commercialized a system for measuring the rotational velocity of large molecules called a nanosecond fluorescent system.
He was responsible for developing a commercial supply of Hyper Pure Germanium Crystals.
1980 - 1984
He developed a commercial supply of safety monitoring systems for nuclear power plants.
1985 - 2005
He developed the first clinical PET System.
He co-invented the block detectors expanding the slices in PET scanners from 3 to 15 US patent number 6,362,479.
He was responsible for developing lutetium orthosilicate LSO detector material for PET, which is still the gold standard today.
2000
Co-invented, built, and supplied the PET/CT machine that is currently the gold standard for the industry; US patent number 11,054,534B1.
1995 - 2002
President of CTI PET SYSTEMS - CPS was a joint venture between Siemens Medical and CTI Molecular Imaging.
2002 - 2005
President of CTI MOLECULAR IMAGING Inc.
2006
Started ABT Molecular Imaging with Lynda Nutt to produce a small tabletop cyclotron system that provides automatically FDG and
F-minus for PET Imaging fully tested.
2009
Moved to Grand Cayman.
2021
Ronald and Lynda Nutt received our first T PET (US patent number 11,054,534B1)
2022
Ronald and Lynda Nutt received their second T PET (US patent).
Elected as IEEE Fellow in 1995.
Named Outstanding Engineer of South Eastern USA in 1993.
Given the Nathan Daugherty Award which is the highest award by any alumni be the University of Tennessee in 1997.
Given the International IEEE Medal for Innovation in Healthcare Technology in 2010.
Honorary Medical Degree provided by the University of Essen College of Medicine in Cologne, Germany in 2008
Named co-inventor of the year in medicine for the PET/ CT Tomography machine by Time Magazine in 2000.
The State of Tennessee named him the Industrial Scientist of the Year in 1999.
LYNDA J NUTT
Currently holds three patents with her husband Dr. Ronald Nutt (the co-inventor of PET CT) for a new technology called T-PET; which stands for Time Resolved Positron Emission Technology. T-PET will be able to screen for cancer for the first time and will allow us to catch cancer before any anatomical symptoms are known. A recent article in Nature Magazine implies T-PET may be worthy of a Nobel Prize.
As the President of Advanced Biomarker Technologies, in Knoxville TN, she was a key contributor in the development and manufacturing of the first ever tabletop cyclotron and chemistry system. She was responsible for the development of the prototype, commercialization of the system and roll out of the manufacturing.
As Director of an organization called IMT; which stands for Institute of Molecular Imaging, located in UCLA Los Angeles California, she was responsible for starting the PET Registry requiring oncologists to submit data on their patients. She lobbied Congress to benefit PET, she grew membership over 100 percent, she organized their yearly meeting in Washington DC and organized patient advocacy groups.
At Siemens Medical Group in Knoxville, TN as Director of Government Affairs, she lobbied on behalf of the PET imaging industry. She gained major support from President George Bush, Senator Ted Kennedy, and Senator Elizabeth Dole. Developed and led initiatives supporting the development, acceptance, and growth of PET. Developed short- and long-term business strategies.