Graduate Training in Biomedical Imaging Spectrocopy

描述(由申请人提供)：建议继续生物医学成像和光谱学(BMI)的多学科博士前培训计划。BMI项目以影像科学的数学和工程原理的基础培训为基础，结合对广泛的生物学应用的关注和接触，提供了独特的教育体验。该计划利用了亚利桑那大学生物医学成像和光谱学方面的教员和研究计划的力量。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、光学光谱学、图像处理和图像质量评估，这些领域通常与跨广泛应用的特定科学调查相联系。在头两年为BMI学生定义了一门专门的课程，其中包括应用生理学、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上的物理和工程原理。这些课程为学生提供了在开发和利用先进的生物医学成像和光谱技术方面进行高级研究所必需的知识基础。除了课程作业外，注册该项目的学生还需要在不同的研究实验室完成长达一学期的轮换(通常为三次)，然后才能为他们的博士论文工作选择实验室和导师。这些轮换为学生提供了接触多学科和研究环境的机会，并有助于创建和促进亚利桑那大学研究人员之间的更多合作。通过定期会议、研讨会和社区活动来培养与培训计划的认同感和联系。学生通过亚利桑那大学现有的研究生课程被招募到BMI。招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。其他专业的优秀学生，如应用数学、电气和计算机工程、物理和癌症生物学，均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，之后他们将在主要导师的研究实验室获得支持。

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.