Institutional Predoctoral Training Program in Biomedical Imaging Science

描述（由申请人提供）：这是一份由范德比尔特大学成像科学研究所的教师提交的机构生物医学成像科学博士学位前培训计划的申请。31名教师由经验丰富的研究科学家组成，他们致力于开发和应用一系列全面的体内生物医学成像方法。成像提供了一个强大的技术纲要，不仅为病人护理，而且研究生物结构和功能。成像可以提供关于组织组成，形态和功能的独特有价值的信息，以及许多基本生物过程的定量描述。持续的技术发展扩大了成像的应用到新的生物学领域，如脑功能和基因表达的研究。迫切需要接受过不同技术和模式培训的成像科学家，了解所有成像的共同概念，并能够将成像与生物学和医学应用联系起来。我们的项目在领先的研究医学中心，独特的，专门的成像科学研究所，以及强大的科学和工程部门的背景下，提供全面的成像科学研究生培训。提出8名优秀博士前科学家综合培养计划，每人资助2年。生物医学成像专业的学生将在现有的几个研究生课程中选择一个，但主要是通过化学和物理生物学或生物医学工程专业录取。我们将着重招聘具有物理和定量科学背景的毕业生。受训者将在与生物医学成像及其应用相关的所有相关领域接受全面和示范性的指导。他们将由影像科学教师以及合作临床医生和生物科学家共同指导。尽管参加了不同的项目，所有的成像培训生都将分享一套共同的课程、轮岗和其他经验，这些都将由研究所监督和管理。培训计划包括教学课程、轮岗和研究经验计划以及论文研究项目。研究机会包括几乎所有主要成像方式和成像科学领域的活跃的、资助的项目。学员可以使用一流的设施，包括三个研究专用的人体磁共振系统（2个在3T和1个在7T）；动物MR系统在4.7T, 7T， 9.4T和15T；高分辨率超声成像；x射线和光学成像；微、微spect、微PET；以及广泛的化学、放射化学和其他实验室。受训者在生物医学研究的伦理和方法，以及拨款写作和其他重要的职业技能方面受到指导。范德比尔特大学的项目、人员和设施为博士生提供了独特的机会，让他们接受生物医学成像科学方面的示范培训。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This is an application for an institutional pre-doctoral Ph.D. training program in biomedical imaging science submitted by faculty of the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science. The 31 preceptor faculty comprises an experienced and expert group of research scientists engaged in the development and applications of a comprehensive array of in vivo biomedical imaging methods. Imaging provides a compendium of powerful techniques not only for patient care but also the study of biological structure and function. Imaging can provide uniquely valuable information about tissue composition, morphology and function, as well as quantitative descriptions of many fundamental biological processes. Continuing technical developments have expanded the applications of imaging to new areas of biology such as the study of brain function and gene expression. There is a critical need for imaging scientists trained in different techniques and modalities, knowledgeable about the ideas that are common to all imaging, and able to relate imaging to applications in biology and medicine. Our program provides a comprehensive graduate training in imaging science within the context of a leading research medical center, a unique, dedicated Institute of Imaging Science, and strong science and engineering departments. We propose a comprehensive training program for 8 outstanding pre-doctoral scientists who would each be supported for 2 years. Students in biomedical imaging will be enrolled in one of several existing graduate programs but will mainly be admitted via our programs in Chemical and Physical Biology or Biomedical Engineering. We will emphasize recruiting graduates with backgrounds in the physical and quantitative sciences. Trainees will receive thorough and exemplary instruction in all of the cognate areas relevant to biomedical imaging and its applications. They will be co-mentored by imaging science faculty as well as collaborating clinicians and biological scientists. Although enrolled in different programs, all trainees in imaging will share a common set of courses, rotations and other experiences, which will overseen and administered by the Institute. The training program incorporates didactic courses, a program of rotations and research experiences, and a dissertation research project. The research opportunities include active, funded projects in nearly all major imaging modalities and areas of imaging science. Trainees have access to outstanding facilities including three research-dedicated human MR systems (2 at 3T and one 7T); animal MR systems at 4.7T, 7T, 9.4T and 15T; high resolution ultrasound imaging; X-ray and optical imaging; micros, microSPECT and micro PET; and extensive chemistry, radiochemistry and other laboratories. Trainees are mentored in the ethics and methods of biomedical research, as well as in grant writing and other important career skills. The programs, personnel, and facilities at Vanderbilt provide unique opportunities for pre-doctoral students to receive exemplary training in biomedical imaging science.