Institutional Predoctoral Training Program in Biomedical Imaging Science

描述（由申请人提供）：这是一个机构的博士预科博士学位的申请。由范德比尔特大学成像科学研究所提交的生物医学成像科学培训计划。31导师教师包括一个经验丰富的研究科学家和专家组，从事体内生物医学成像方法的全面阵列的开发和应用。影像学提供了一个强大的技术纲要，不仅为病人的护理，而且还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。持续的技术发展已经将成像的应用扩展到生物学的新领域，例如大脑功能和基因表达的研究。有一个成像科学家的培训在不同的技术和模式，了解的想法是共同的所有成像，并能够在生物学和医学的应用成像的迫切需要。我们的计划在领先的研究医学中心，独特的专用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。我们提出了一个全面的培养计划，为8名优秀的博士前科学家谁将分别支持2年。生物医学成像的学生将被录取在几个现有的研究生课程之一，但将主要通过我们的化学和物理生物学或生物医学工程课程录取。我们将重点招聘具有物理和定量科学背景的毕业生。学员将在所有与生物医学成像及其应用相关的同源领域接受全面和示范性的指导。他们将由成像科学教师以及合作的临床医生和生物科学家共同指导。虽然参加了不同的计划，所有学员在成像将分享一套共同的课程，轮换和其他经验，这将监督和管理的研究所。培训计划包括教学课程，轮换和研究经验的计划，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，资助项目。学员可以使用出色的设施，包括三个研究专用的人类MR系统（2个3 T和1个7 T）;动物MR系统在4.7T，7 T，9.4T和15 T;高分辨率超声成像; X射线和光学成像;显微镜，microSPECT和微型PET;以及广泛的化学，放射化学和其他实验室。受训人员在生物医学研究的道德和方法，以及在赠款写作和其他重要的职业技能辅导。范德比尔特的项目、人员和设施为博士前学生提供了独特的机会，使他们能够接受生物医学成像科学方面的示范性培训。

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.