Graduate Training in Biomedical Imaging and Spectroscopy

描述（由申请人提供）：建议在亚利桑那大学（UA）继续进行多学科博士前培训计划生物医学成像和光谱学（BMIS）。BMIS培训计划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本指导，并结合了广泛的生物医学应用。该项目利用了亚利桑那大学在生物医学成像和光谱学方面的教师和研究项目的卓越实力。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，这些通常与广泛的生物医学应用中的特定科学研究有关。为BMIS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博士论文工作的主要导师之前在不同的研究实验室完成轮转（通常为三次）。这些轮岗为学生提供了接触多学科和研究环境的机会，并有助于在UA学生和研究人员之间建立和促进更多的合作。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。学员通过UA现有的研究生课程被招募到BMIS。招收BMIS学员的主要途径是通过光学科学研究生课程和生物医学工程研究生课程。其他专业的优秀学生，如应用数学、电气和计算机工程、物理，都有资格申请。项目资金用于全额支持学生开始两年的研究生教育，之后他们通常作为主要导师实验室的研究助理得到支持。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Continuation of the multidisciplinary pre-doctoral training program Biomedical Imaging and Spectroscopy (BMIS) at the University of Arizona (UA) is proposed. The BMIS training program provides a unique educational experience based on fundamental instructions in the mathematical and engineering principles of image science combined with a focus on and exposure to a broad range of biomedical applications. This program draws on the exceptional strength of the faculty and research programs in biomedical imaging and spectroscopy at UA. 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 studies across a wide range of biomedical applications. A specialized curriculum is defined for BMIS students, 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 modern 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 rotations (typically three) in different research laboratories prior to selecting a laboratory and primary mentor for their Ph.D. dissertation work. These rotations provide students with exposure to multiple disciplines and research environments and help to create and foster increased collaboration among students and researchers at UA. Identity and connection to the training program are fostered through regular meetings, seminars, and community activities. Trainees are recruited into BMIS through existing graduate programs at UA. The primary conduits for recruiting BMIS trainees are through the graduate program in Optical Sciences and the graduate program in Biomedical Engineering. Outstanding students from other programs, such as Applied Math, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Physics, are eligible to apply. Program funds are used to fully support students for two years at the beginning of their graduate education, after which time they are typically supported as research associates in the laboratory of their primary mentor.