Graduate Training in Biomedical Imaging Spectrocopy

描述（由申请人提供）：在生物医学成像和光谱学（BMIS）的多学科博士前培训计划的延续。BMIS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础培训，结合了对广泛的生物应用的关注和接触。该计划借鉴了亚利桑那大学生物医学成像和光谱学的教师和研究计划的优势。重点领域包括磁共振成像，磁共振光谱，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，BMIS学生的专业课程被定义为应用生理学，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，进行先进的生物医学成像和光谱技术的开发和利用的先进研究。除了课程工作，学生参加该计划需要完成为期一个学期的轮换（通常是三个）在不同的研究实验室之前，选择实验室和导师为他们的博士学位。论文工作。这些轮换为学生提供接触多个学科和研究环境，并帮助创造和促进亚利桑那大学研究人员之间的合作。通过定期会议、研讨会和社群活动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课程被招募到BMIS。招收学生的主要渠道是通过光学科学，生物医学工程和生理科学的研究生课程。鼓励来自应用数学、电气和计算机工程、物理学和癌症生物学等其他专业的优秀学生申请，并有资格申请。 计划资金用于在最初两年期间全力支持学生，之后他们在主要导师的研究实验室中获得支持。

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.