Graduate Training in Biomedical Imaging Spectrocopy

描述（由申请人提供）：建议继续进行生物医学成像和光谱学（BMIS）的多学科博士前培训计划。该项目提供了一个独特的教育经验，基于图像科学的数学和工程原理的基础训练，并结合了广泛的生物应用。该项目利用了亚利桑那大学生物医学成像和光谱学的师资力量和研究项目。重点领域包括磁共振成像、磁共振波谱、伽马射线成像、x射线成像、超声成像、光学成像、光谱学、图像处理和图像质量评估，这些通常与广泛应用的特定科学研究有关。在前两年，我校为学生设置了专门的课程，包括应用生理学、生物学、图像科学的数学原理以及现代成像和光谱系统基础上的物理和工程原理。这些课程为学生提供必要的知识基础，以开展先进生物医学成像和光谱技术的开发和利用方面的高级研究。除了课程作业之外，参加该计划的学生还需要在选择实验室和导师进行博士论文工作之前，在不同的研究实验室完成长达一个学期的轮转（通常为三个）。这些轮岗为学生提供了接触多学科和研究环境的机会，并有助于建立和促进亚利桑那大学研究人员之间的合作。通过定期会议、研讨会和社区活动来培养对培训计划的认同和联系。学生通过亚利桑那大学现有的研究生项目被招收到BMIS。招收学生的主要途径是通过光学科学、生物医学工程和生理科学的研究生课程。其他专业的优秀学生，如应用数学、电子和计算机工程、物理和癌症生物学，也被鼓励申请。项目资金用于支持学生在头两年的学习，之后他们将在主要导师的研究实验室得到支持。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Continuation of a multidisciplinary predoctoral training program in biomedical imaging and spectroscopy (BMIS) is proposed. The BMIS program provides a unique educational experience based on fundamental training in the mathematical and engineering principles of image science combined with a focus on and exposure to a broad range of biological applications. This program draws on the strength of the faculty and research programs in biomedical imaging and spectroscopy at the University of Arizona. Areas of emphasis include magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, gamma-ray imaging, X-ray imaging, ultrasound imaging, optical imaging, optical spectroscopy, image processing, and image quality assessment, which are often tied to specific scientific investigation across a wide spectrum of applications. A specialized curriculum is defined for BMIS students during the first two years, which involves courses in applied physiology, biology, the mathematical principles of image science, as well as the physics and engineering principles at the foundation of modem imaging and spectroscopic systems. These courses provide students with the knowledge base necessary to carry out advanced research on the development and utilization of advanced biomedical imaging and spectroscopic technologies. In addition to the course work, students enrolled in the program are required to complete semester-long rotations (typically three) in different research laboratories prior to selecting a laboratory and mentor for their Ph.D. dissertation work. These rotations provide students with exposure to multiple disciplines and research environments and help create and foster increased collaboration among researchers at the University of Arizona. Identity and connection to the training program are fostered through regular meetings, seminars, and community activities. Students are recruited into BMIS through existing graduate programs at the University of Arizona. The primary conduits for recruiting students are through the graduate programs in Optical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, and Physiological Sciences. Outstanding students from other programs, such as Applied Math, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, and Cancer Biology, are encouraged and eligible to apply. Program funds are used to fully support students during their first two years after which time they are supported in the research laboratory of their primary mentor.