HKSH and United Imaging Deploy Hong Kong’s First Long-Axial PET/CT…

Event summary

HKSH Medical Group and United Imaging installed Hong Kong’s first long-axial PET/CT, the uMI Panorama GS, at HKSH Cancer Centre on September 23, 2026.
The system features a 148 cm ultra-long axial field of view, leading spatial resolution, and ultra-high sensitivity.
HKSH operates 5 medical cyclotrons and 3 PET laboratories, producing over 30 types of positron-emitting tracers and radiopharmaceuticals.
The collaboration between HKSH and United Imaging began in May 2025, focusing on advanced CT technologies and clinical applications.

The big picture

The deployment of Hong Kong’s first long-axial PET/CT system marks a significant advancement in precision medicine, particularly in cancer diagnosis. This collaboration between HKSH and United Imaging highlights the growing trend of integrating cutting-edge imaging technologies with clinical expertise to enhance diagnostic capabilities and treatment planning. The system’s ability to reduce patient radiation exposure and shorten scan duration aligns with broader industry efforts to improve patient-centric care and operational efficiency.

What we're watching

Technology Integration: How the integration of United Imaging’s advanced R&D capabilities with HKSH’s clinical expertise will impact cancer diagnosis and treatment in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
Market Expansion: Whether United Imaging can leverage this collaboration to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and other global markets.
Clinical Outcomes: The pace at which the uMI Panorama GS system will demonstrate improved diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes in early-stage tumor detection.