Graduate Training Program for Magnetic Resonance Imaging

摘要 这个T32提案题为“磁共振成像研究生培训计划”（TPMRI），旨在 资助生物医学工程博士预科生（1-2年级3名学员，3-5年级5名学员） (BME)西北大学（NU）。博士前学生将被任命为TPMRI的持续时间为2 在他们完成所有必修课程并通过资格考试后的几年内。该计划将 多学科的性质，涵盖互补的成像科学主题的广泛培训，在翻译 MRI项目。目的是让学生深入了解磁流变物理和工程 原则和临床应用的基础上参与创新的MR研究，特别强调 PhD-MD互动，使临床转化研究。 TPMRI计划的优势在于MR研究的广度，最先进的仪器 强大的行业实力和强大的行业关系。培训方案的特点是采用“动手”培训方法 这将利用西北大学优秀的研究基础设施， 到最先进的MRI系统，致力于在整个大学的几个核心设施成像研究 校园TPMRI的关键要素包括专门的MRI课程工作，临床暴露轮换，可选 医学物理旋转，MRI硬件和安全培训，补助金写作要求和模拟学习部分， 以及对代表性不足的少数民族（URM）学员的严格评估和支持。 BME和临床研究人员之间建立的互动为培训学生创造了独特的环境 用于临床转化研究。NU在TPMRI导师之间有着悠久的成功合作历史， 特别是在MR物理学家/生物工程师、放射学研究人员和来自 临床科室。该基础设施将为学生提供轻松访问临床MRI系统的机会， 专门的研究时间来开发和测试新的成像方法。此外，现场培训和调研 将促进BME学生，临床医生和医生科学家以及行业代表之间的互动 他们利用这些MRI系统进行临床转化研究。

Abstract This T32 proposal entitled, “Graduate Training Program in Magnetic Resonance Imaging” (TPMRI), seeks funding to support predoctoral students (3 trainees in year 1-2, 5 trainees in years 3-5) in Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Northwestern University (NU). Predoctoral students will be appointed to the TPMRI for a duration of 2 years after they have completed all required coursework and passed their Qualifying Exam. The program will be multi-disciplinary in nature, covering complementary imaging science topics for broad training in translational MRI projects. The objective is for students to obtain in-depth understanding of MR physics and engineering principles and clinical applications based on participation in innovative MR research with a specific emphasis on PhD-MD interactions to enable clinical translational research. The strengths of the TPMRI program lie in the breadth of MR research, state-of-the-art instrumentation capabilities, and strong industry ties. The training program is characterized by a `hands-on' training approach that will take advantage of the excellent research infrastructure at Northwestern which provides trainees access to state-of-the-art MRI systems dedicated to imaging research at several core facilities throughout the university campus. Key elements of the TPMRI include dedicated MRI course work, clinical exposure rotations, optional medical physics rotations, MRI hardware and safety training, grant writing requirement and mock study section, as well as rigorous evaluation and support for underrepresented minority (URM) trainees. Established Interactions between BME and clinical researchers create a unique environment for training students for clinical translational research. NU has a long history of successful collaborations among TPMRI preceptors, particularly between MR physicists/bioengineers, investigators in Radiology, and physicians/scientists from clinical departments. This infrastructure will provide students with easy access to clinical MRI systems with dedicated research time to develop and test new imaging methods. In addition, the on-site training and research will facilitate interactions between BME students, clinicians and physician scientists, and industry representatives who utilize these MRI systems to conduct clinical translational research studies.