Gaziantep University Achieves Major Success with EANM-EARL Level 2 Certification

Gaziantep University (GAÜN) has once again proven its scientific and infrastructural capabilities on the international stage. According to the latest reports published in June 2026, the university has successfully received Level 2 certification from the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM-EARL). This major achievement makes GAÜN the second university in all of Turkey to attain this level of standard in the field of nuclear medicine [1].

Importance of EANM-EARL Certification in Modern Medicine The EARL certification, managed by the research arm of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine, is designed to standardize PET/CT imaging worldwide. The primary goal of this program is to ensure the accuracy and reproducibility of imaging results across different centers [3]. Achieving Level 2 of this certification means that the imaging equipment and protocols at Gaziantep University not only comply with strict European standards but also operate at an advanced level of quantitative accuracy, which is vital for sensitive cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring [2].

Impact of This Achievement on Patient Care With this certification, patients in the Gaziantep region and southeastern Turkey now have access to services that equal the quality of top medical centers in Europe. Level 2 standardization allows physicians to monitor the smallest changes in the metabolic activity of tumors with very high precision. This leads to more accurate diagnoses, the selection of more appropriate treatment methods, and ultimately increases the success rate in treating difficult diseases [1].

Gaziantep University's Position in Turkey's Health Map Previously, only one other university in Turkey had managed to receive this level of accreditation. Gaziantep University's entry into this exclusive club demonstrates the institution's strategic investment in modern medical technologies and specialist training. According to the media outlet «Sağlık Dünyası», this success is not only an academic honor but also a major step toward developing health tourism in the region, as the center can now actively participate in international research projects and multicenter clinical trials worldwide [2].

This international success clearly demonstrates Gaziantep University's commitment to providing healthcare services at global standards and advancing the boundaries of knowledge in the field of nuclear medicine.