On The BAMF Health Podcast, hosts Dr. Brandon Mancini and Christine VanTimmeren shed light on the emerging field of Theranostics and how precision medicine is changing the game in healthcare. They interview experts from around the globe who are advancing personalized healthcare to improve people’s lives.
Nuclear Medicine 101 and the Imaging Technology Behind Theranostics
What exactly is nuclear medicine? And what is its connection to theranostics and other imaging modalities? In this episode of the BAMF Health Podcast, Kurt Sandborn, Director of Radiology at BAMF Health, and Fernando Anleu, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, break down the science and technology behind medical imaging. From PET and MRI to CT and SPECT, they explain what each type of imaging can show and why different scans provide different information about what’s happening inside the body. Kurt...
22 Sept 2026
Metastatic prostate cancer patient details his treatments, including Pluvicto
To close out Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the BAMF Health Podcast welcomes someone who understands prostate cancer from a perspective no physician can—a patient. Host Christine VanTimmeren and Dr. Brandon Mancini, Medical Director at BAMF Health, sit down with Bill Romanowski—award-winning author, speaker, musician, and prostate cancer patient—to share his journey through diagnosis, surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, clinical trials, and Pluvicto® radioligand therapy. ...
15 Sept 2026
The Scientist Behind Decades of Prostate Cancer Breakthroughs
In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the BAMF Health Podcast welcomes one of the most influential voices in prostate cancer research: Dr. Howard Soule, former Chief Science Officer of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Over nearly three decades, Dr. Soule helped shape many of the scientific breakthroughs that have transformed prostate cancer care—including research that paved the way for PSMA PET imaging and radioligand therapies like Pluvicto®. In this conversation, he reflects on...
3 Sept 2026
Ultimate Guide to Prostate Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in this special episode we're joined by BAMF Health Physician Assistant Tim Kragt to answer one of the most important questions every man should ask: How do you catch prostate cancer early—and what happens after you're diagnosed? From PSA screening and MRI imaging to biopsies, treatment options, and the latest advances in precision medicine, this episode walks through the complete prostate cancer journey. The team also discusses the recent e...
18 Aug 2026
Detroit Lions' Coach Chris Fritzsching on Youth Sports, Parenting & Building Confidence
In this special episode of the BAMF Health Podcast, we welcome Chris Fritzsching ("Coach Chris"), Executive Director of Football Education for the Detroit Lions and the iconic public address announcer at Ford Field. While millions of fans know him for firing up the crowd on game day, Coach Chris spends the rest of the year inspiring the next generation of athletes through Detroit Lions youth football programs, parent education, and girls' high school flag football. From teaching proper tackli...
In this episode of the BAMF Health Podcast, we're joined by Petrit Rudi, Vice President of Technology at BAMF Health, and Andria Romkema, Senior Vice President of Business Development at The Right Place, for a conversation about how technology—and especially artificial intelligence—is reshaping healthcare and why Grand Rapids has become a growing hub for innovation. As Tech Week Grand Rapids 2026 approaches, they discuss what attendees can expect during one of the Midwest's largest technolog...
21 Jul 2026
How Are Radiopharmaceuticals Made? Inside a Modern Radiopharmacy
We sit down with Matt DeLong, BAMF Health Vice President of Radiopharmacy, to pull back the curtain on one of the most important—but least understood—parts of modern precision medicine: the radiopharmacy. How are radioactive drugs actually made? What is a cyclotron? Why do these medications have to be delivered within hours of production? And what makes BAMF Health's radiopharmacy different from traditional facilities? Matt shares how radiopharmaceuticals are manufactured, how they safely tra...
7 Jul 2026
Your Theranostics Questions Answered – Access, Safety, & What to Expect
In this special Ask Us Anything episode, host Christine VanTimmeren and Dr. Brandon Mancini, Medical Director at BAMF Health, answer questions submitted by listeners about theranostics and radiopharmaceutical therapy. How accessible are these treatments? Are they covered by insurance? What cancers can be treated today—and what’s coming next? How much radiation are patients and caregivers actually exposed to? And what can patients expect during a treatment visit? Dr. Mancini provides straightf...
23 Jun 2026
Personalized healthcare: A combination of biology, provider insight, and patient choice
In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Jeremiah Johns, Vice President of Medical Affairs at BAMF Health, and Dr. Simin Beg, Chief of Hospice and Palliative Care at Corewell Health, for a conversation about what it truly means to personalize healthcare. When most people hear the term personalized medicine, they think about advanced diagnostics, molecular imaging, genetic testing, and targeted therapies. While those innovations are transforming medicine, personalized care is about more than biol...
9 Jun 2026
Radiopharmaceutical Clinical Trials: The Myths, The Facts, and the Impact
In this episode, we're joined by Dan Rogers, Vice President of Clinical Trials at BAMF Health, for an inside look at the world of clinical trials and their critical role in advancing cancer care. Clinical trials are often misunderstood. Are patients treated like guinea pigs? What happens if you receive a placebo? How do clinical trials actually lead to new therapies becoming available to patients? And why are more cancer patients considering clinical trials earlier in their treatment journey?...
26 May 2026
The wearable healthcare data you should actually pay attention to
In this episode, host Christine VanTimmeren is joined by Dr. Brandon Mancini and Ben Boudro, VP of Enterprise Partnerships at COYA, to discuss how wearable technology, sleep, stress management, and recovery are reshaping the way we think about health and performance. From Apple Watches and Oura Rings to Whoop straps and HRV tracking, this conversation breaks down what the data actually means—and how people can use it to make meaningful, sustainable improvements in their health. Ben shares h...
12 May 2026
What it's like to be a nurse in theranostics and clinical trials
In this special National Nurses Month episode, we are joined by two BAMF Health nursing leaders: Christina DeVries, BSN, RN and Clay McNamara, BSN, RN. Together, they share what it’s like to help build one of the nation’s first comprehensive theranostics centers from the ground up, how nursing at BAMF differs from traditional healthcare environments, and why patient advocacy remains at the center of everything they do. You’ll also hear incredible patient stories—involving hallway concerts an...
28 Apr 2026
The BAMF Health Foundation – Expanding Access, Research, and Hope
In this episode, Christine VanTimmeren and Dr. Brandon Mancini are joined by Afton DeVos, Consulting Director of the Foundation for Medical Advancement and Breakthroughs (FMAB). This conversation explores the origin and mission of FMAB—created in response to grateful patients who wanted to help others access life-saving care. Together, they discuss how the foundation is working to remove financial barriers, accelerate research, and expand education so more patients can benefit from cutting-e...
14 Apr 2026
Building the Future of Theranostics in Detroit
Welcome to the BAMF Health Podcast, where we explore the future of theranostics, precision medicine, and personalized healthcare. In this episode, Christine VanTimmeren is joined by BAMF Health Founder & CEO Anthony Chang and Dr. Adnan Munkarah, President of Clinical Enterprise and Chief Physician Executive at Henry Ford Health, to discuss a major milestone: the groundbreaking of a new comprehensive theranostics center in downtown Detroit. This conversation dives into the strategic partne...
31 Mar 2026
Celebrating World Theranostics Day with Theranostics Expert Dr. Harshad Kulkarni
In this special World Theranostics Day episode, Christine VanTimmeren and Dr. Brandon Mancini are joined by Dr. Harshad Kulkarni, Chief Medical Advisor at BAMF Health and a global leader in theranostics, to discuss how this innovative approach is transforming cancer care and beyond. We break down what theranostics is, how it combines diagnostics and targeted therapy, and why it represents one of the most powerful shifts toward truly personalized medicine. Dr. Kulkarni shares his global exper...
17 Mar 2026
The BAMF Health Story and the Rise of Theranostics
Hosts Dr. Brandon Mancini (Medical Director at BAMF Health) and Christine VanTimmeren (Marketing Manager) introduce listeners to the groundbreaking field of Theranostics, a form of precision medicine that combines advanced imaging with targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies to diagnose and treat disease. To kick off the series, they are joined by Chad Bassett, co-founder and COO of BAMF Health. Chad shares the origin story of the organization, including how a chance meeting with founder Antho...
16 Mar 2026
Get to Know The BAMF Health Podcast
Welcome to The BAMF Health Podcast! Hosts Christine VanTimmeren, BAMF Health Marketing Manager, and Dr. Brandon Mancini, board-certified radiation oncologist and Medical Director at BAMF Health, introduce the mission behind the podcast and the innovative work happening at BAMF Health. In this episode, they explain what BAMF Health is, break down the meaning of Theranostics, and discuss how precision medicine is transforming the way diseases like cancer are diagnosed and treated. They also s...
20 Feb 2026
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