A portable bedside PET scanner technology was presented as a new option for real-time imaging during interventional procedures. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis described a point-of-care system designed to deliver high-resolution molecular imaging directly at the patient’s bedside. The technology targets workflows where moving patients or relying on delayed imaging can limit decision-making during interventions. SNMMI 2026 served as the platform for the presentation, with emphasis on real-time acquisition and operational practicality in procedural settings. The development also reinforces the growing focus on PET-based guidance beyond staging—toward intra-procedural assessment that can support faster clinical decisions in oncology and other imaging-dependent care pathways.