Graduate Training in Biomedical Imaging Spectrocopy

继续生物医学成像和光谱学方面的多学科博士前培训方案 (BMI)提出了一种新的方法。BMI项目提供了基于基础知识的独特教育体验 图像科学的数学和工程原理方面的培训，结合重点和 暴露在广泛的生物应用中。这个项目利用了教职员工的力量和 亚利桑那大学生物医学成像和光谱学研究项目。重点领域 包括磁共振成像、磁共振光谱、伽马成像、X射线成像 超声成像、光学成像、光学光谱学、图像处理和图像质量评估， 它们往往与广泛应用领域的具体科学研究相联系。一个专业的 课程是为BMI学生在头两年定义的，其中包括应用课程 生理学、生物学、图像科学的数学原理以及物理学和工程学 现代成像和光谱系统的基础原理。这些课程为学生提供 具有开展开发利用高级研究所需的知识库 先进的生物医学成像和光谱技术。除了课程作业，学生们 参加该计划的学生需要完成长达一学期的轮换(通常为三次) 在为他们的博士论文工作选择实验室和导师之前，研究实验室。这些 轮换为学生提供接触多个学科和研究环境的机会，并帮助创建 并促进亚利桑那大学研究人员之间的合作。身份和连接到 培训计划通过定期会议、研讨会和社区活动来促进。学生 通过亚利桑那大学现有的研究生课程被招募到BMI。初级阶段 招收学生的渠道是通过光学科学、生物医学研究生课程 工程学和生理学。来自其他项目的优秀学生，如应用数学， 电气和计算机工程、物理学和癌症生物学专业被鼓励并有资格申请。 项目资金用于在学生的头两年全面支持学生，之后他们将 在他们的主要导师的研究实验室中得到支持。

Continuation of a multidisciplinary predoctoral training program in biomedical imaging andspectroscopy (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 imagng, ultrasound imaging, optical imaging, optical spectroscopy, image processing, and image quality assessment, which are often tied to specific scientific investiation 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 recruting 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.