American Society of Nuclear Cardiology

What American Society of Nuclear Cardiology does

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional medical society founded in 1993 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. It is the only professional organization exclusively devoted to nuclear cardiology, serving approximately 5,900 members worldwide, including cardiologists, radiologists, fellows-in-training, technologists, and scientists. Its mission is to improve cardiovascular outcomes through image-guided patient management.

ASNC's core offerings span a peer-reviewed publication (the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, the only journal in the field), the flagship ASNC2026 Annual Scientific Session (31st edition, Caesars Palace Las Vegas, September 16–19, 2026), a Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Prep Course aligned to the CBNC blueprint, the Cardiac PET Launch Kit, a Read With the Experts PET MPI case-based webinar series, an ImageGuide Registry, clinical practice guidelines and tools, and credentialing designations (FASNC, MASNC). The technology backbone is a content, education, and registry platform with WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 accessibility compliance; there is no proprietary software product, AI model, or commercial technology stack disclosed.

The business model is membership-funded, with annual member dues (specific amounts not publicly disclosed), recurring educational revenue from conferences, courses, and webinars (member physician/scientist annual meeting fees $979–$1,099; board exam prep $1,248; case webinars $25 for members), complimentary JNC subscriptions bundled into membership, and supplemental industry-sponsored grants from partners including Bracco, GE HealthCare, IBA, Ionetix, Upbeat Cardiology, Pfizer, and BridgeBio. Distribution is community-led through direct membership, the website, in-person/virtual events, and an International Advisory Panel.

Name

American Society of Nuclear Cardiology

Legal name

American Society of Nuclear Cardiology

Website

https://asnc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASNC is a 501(c)(3) professional medical society, founded in 1993, serving approximately 5,900 nuclear cardiology professionals worldwide through education, the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, clinical guidelines, board certification prep, research grants, and advocacy.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Medical Society — Nuclear Cardiology

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAGANAJ

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Professional Development & Training Materials

SECONDARYEDADACAF

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

Keywords

• Nuclear cardiology
• Cardiac imaging
• Professional medical society
• CME continuing education
• Clinical guidelines

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to JNC journal subscription, clinical guidelines, CME/CE education, networking, and member discounts on educational programs and events.
2. Educational Programs and Conferences: Revenue from annual scientific sessions (ASNC2026), board exam prep courses, webinars, and educational materials. Registration fees vary by member status and timing.
3. Publications and Resources: JNC Journal of Nuclear Cardiology subscription (included with membership), continuing education materials, practice resources, and merchandise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ASNC is the professional medical society for nuclear cardiology, delivering accredited education (annual scientific session, board exam prep, webinars), the peer-reviewed Journal of Nuclear Cardiology (JNC), evidence-based clinical guidelines and practice points, a Cardiac PET Launch Kit, advocacy on Capitol Hill, and research grants and awards. Membership tiers (Physician/Scientist, Trainee/Emeritus, Technologist, International) provide CME/CE access, JNC subscription, and member-only resources.

Product overview

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) is a professional membership organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services centered on nuclear cardiology and cardiac imaging. The core offerings include the peer-reviewed Journal of Nuclear Cardiology (JNC), annual scientific sessions (ASNC2026), the Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Prep Course, the Cardiac PET Launch Kit, and the Read With the Experts webinar series. ASNC also provides clinical guidelines and tools, research awards (Discover Grant, Clinical Research Grants, ASNC/Pfizer Young Investigator Award), and membership benefits including CME/CE education and JNC subscriptions. The organization functions as a society/association rather than a technology company, with its products focused on education, certification, advocacy, and professional development for nuclear cardiology professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Journal of Nuclear Cardiology (JNC): ASNC's official peer-reviewed publication, the only journal in the world devoted to nuclear cardiology, featuring the latest research findings and clinical developments.
• ASNC2026 Annual Scientific Session & Exhibition
• ASNC Discover Grant
• ASNC Clinical Research Grants
• Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Prep Course
• Cardiac PET Launch Kit
• ImageGuide Registry

Products and services

• Journal of Nuclear Cardiology (JNC) Official peer-reviewed publication of ASNC and the only journal devoted exclusively to nuclear cardiology, featuring 12 monthly online issues with the latest research findings and clinical developments; included with ASNC membership and available by subscription to non-members.
• ASNC2026 Annual Scientific Session & Exhibition 31st Annual Scientific Session and Exhibition — the society's flagship annual conference for nuclear cardiology professionals featuring education, networking, and exhibition, with optional virtual attendance.
• Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Prep Course Comprehensive expert-led program for certification and recertification preparation for the CBNC exam, with self-paced video lectures, interactive practice exams, and live virtual review sessions.
• Cardiac PET Launch Kit Free collection of resources guiding cardiology and nuclear medicine practices through all stages of starting a cardiovascular PET program, including technical requirements, education, training, interpretation, reporting, and billing guidance; provided at no cost to ASNC members.
• Read With the Experts PET MPI Case-Based Series Case-based webinar series designed to strengthen skills in cardiac PET imaging with focus on quantitative myocardial blood flow and myocardial flow reserve, targeted at clinicians, technologists, and trainees; each session earns 1 CME credit.
• Clinical Guidelines & Tools Evidence-based clinical guidelines, standards, Practice Points, and curated resources for nuclear cardiology practice, covering PET, SPECT, and cardiac amyloidosis.
• ASNC Membership Professional membership program for nuclear cardiology professionals, providing CME/CE education, JNC subscription, clinical resources, health policy updates, networking, and discounts on the Annual Scientific Session and other educational programs.
• ASNC Discover Grant $75,000 research grant over 18 months supporting transformative clinical research in nuclear cardiology.
• ASNC Clinical Research Grants $25,000 grants over 18 months supporting mentored research projects led by early-career investigators in nuclear cardiology.
• ASNC/Pfizer Young Investigator in Cardiac Amyloidosis Research Fellowship Award $25,000 award supporting mentored research on the role of nuclear cardiology in early detection of TTR cardiac amyloidosis, with presentation at the ASNC Annual Scientific Session.
• JNC CardioConnect Podcast Official podcast of the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology featuring expert discussions on nuclear cardiology research and clinical practice.
• Cardiac Amyloidosis for Community Cardiologists Webinar Series Three-part live webinar series designed for community-based healthcare providers on cardiac amyloidosis diagnosis and management using nuclear cardiology; offers 2 CME credits per webinar.
• ImageGuide Registry Data repository supporting research, policy, and quality improvement initiatives in nuclear cardiology, aligned with lab accreditation and ABIM Maintenance of Certification.
• Pre-conference Symposium: Mastering F-18 Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Protocols and Interpretation 3-hour live CME/CE pre-conference symposium covering F-18 myocardial perfusion imaging protocol optimization, quantification of myocardial blood flow, exercise perfusion PET, and billing/reimbursement.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bracco DiagnosticscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBracco supports ASNC through the Industry Portal, providing educational content and business resources for cardiac PET imaging programs. Bracco offers flexible options including mobile isotope services, reimbursement support, and business case tools for members implementing cardiac PET programs.
• GE HealthCarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGE HealthCare partners through ASNC's Industry Portal promoting Flyrcado (F-18 flurpiridaz) PET myocardial perfusion imaging. Supports member education on cardiac PET technologies with comprehensive on-board support and the Flyrcado Forward program for training and implementation.
• IBA RadioPharma SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIBA is the world leader in PET & SPECT cyclotrons with 350+ installations globally. Partners with ASNC to promote cardiac PET imaging and 13N-Ammonia production through the Akuracy system, providing educational content on PET advantages and quantitative myocardial blood flow assessment.
• IonetixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIonetix participates in ASNC's Industry Portal providing cardiac PET imaging solutions and resources for members.
• Upbeat Cardiology SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUpbeat Cardiology Solutions offers cardiac PET/CT implementation services for private practice and hospital-based offices, supporting labs with lower investment, streamlined state applications, and staffing to supply management through ASNC's Industry Portal.
• ACR (American College of Radiology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASNC and ACR have a complex relationship involving both collaboration and policy disagreement. Both societies lobby on radiology-related legislation including the ROOT Act for appropriate use criteria mandates. ASNC opposes ACR-backed AUC mandates while collaborating on broader imaging quality issues.
• BridgeBiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBridgeBio provides an unrestricted educational grant supporting ASNC's Cardiac Amyloidosis for Community Cardiologists webinar series (June 2026), designed for community-based healthcare providers.
• GE HealthCare (Pre-conference Symposium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGE HealthCare provides an unrestricted educational grant supporting the pre-conference symposium on F-18 Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Protocols at ASNC2026, covering protocol optimization, quantification of myocardial blood flow, and billing/reimbursement.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI): SNMMI is the closest direct peer to ASNC: a US-based professional society covering nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, including nuclear cardiology. Both societies publish peer-reviewed journals, run annual meetings, offer CME programming, and engage in federal advocacy, but SNMMI's scope spans all of nuclear medicine whereas ASNC is exclusively focused on the cardiac subspecialty.
• European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM): EANM is ASNC's primary international peer, serving nuclear medicine professionals across Europe with comparable journals, congresses, and educational programming. ASNC has explicitly partnered with EANM to co-host the Avijit Lahiri Young Investigator Awards Competition at ICNC2026, evidencing direct peer overlap and collaboration.

Broad incumbents

• American College of Cardiology (ACC): ACC is the broad incumbent US cardiology society with overlapping CME, clinical guidelines, advocacy, and Annual Scientific Session programming. ASNC competes with ACC for member attention and conference attendance, while ACC also encompasses nuclear cardiology as one of many imaging modalities within cardiology.
• American Heart Association (AHA): AHA is a large US cardiovascular society offering scientific sessions (Scientific Sessions), journals, guidelines, and CME relevant to cardiologists. AHA competes for member mindshare, journal submissions, and advocacy influence, though it covers all cardiovascular science rather than specializing in nuclear imaging.
• American College of Radiology (ACR): ACR is the US radiology society that overlaps with ASNC on cardiac imaging policy, AUC mandates, and lobbying (including the contested ROOT Act). ACR's broader imaging scope competes with ASNC for guideline authority and member attention among imaging-focused physicians.

Emerging players

• Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT): SCCT is a subspecialty society focused on cardiac CT that competes for the same imaging cardiologist audience and represents a competing modality. ASNC's PET push implicitly positions against CCTA growth that SCCT represents, making SCCT both a peer and a strategic counterweight.
• American Society of Echocardiography (ASE): ASE is a cardiovascular imaging subspecialty society serving echocardiographers and cardiac imagers. Like ASNC, ASE offers CME, annual meetings, and journals, and competes for the same cardiologist and imaging specialist audience whose modality preference determines ASNC's addressable market.
• Heart Rhythm Society (HRS): HRS is a US cardiology subspecialty society (electrophysiology) with comparable scale, educational portfolio, and advocacy footprint. While focused on a different cardiology niche, HRS competes for the same hospital-system, fellow, and CME budget that ASNC depends on, making it a relevant peer in member recruitment and industry sponsorship.
• Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI): SCAI is a subspecialty interventional cardiology society with annual meetings, CME programming, and clinical guidelines comparable in scope and structure to ASNC. SCAI competes for interventional and general cardiologists' attention and sponsorship dollars, making it a comparable peer in operating model even though the clinical focus differs.

Others

• Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC): IAC is the leading accreditor for nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, vascular imaging, and other diagnostic testing facilities. IAC is an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor; ASNC provides members accreditation preparation and ImageGuide Registry participation that complement IAC accreditation, making IAC a closely related peer in the nuclear cardiology value chain.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

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Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/myasnc
• Facebookfacebook.com/MyASNC

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