Advanced Biomedical Imaging: Ultrasound, X-ray, and PET
Master the physics and applications of key biomedical imaging techniques in this comprehensive course.
Master the physics and applications of key biomedical imaging techniques in this comprehensive course.
Dive deep into the world of biomedical imaging with this advanced course covering ultrasounds, X-ray computed tomography (CT), and positron emission tomography (PET). Explore the physical principles behind these major in vivo imaging modalities and their clinical applications. Learn how to assess image quality through Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and Contrast-to-Noise Ratio (CNR). Understand the factors limiting image quality for each technique and gain insights into their biomedical applications. This course bridges physics and life sciences, demonstrating how physical principles are applied in medical imaging. Ideal for those with a background in physics seeking to expand their knowledge in biomedical applications.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental principles of ultrasound, X-ray CT, SPECT, and PET imaging
Analyze image quality using Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and Contrast-to-Noise Ratio (CNR) concepts
Evaluate factors limiting image quality in different biomedical imaging techniques
Explain the interaction of X-rays with living tissue and principles of radioprotection
Describe the process of image reconstruction in computed tomography
Understand the use of tracers in emission tomography and PET
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There are 7 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers the fundamentals of major biomedical imaging modalities, focusing on ultrasounds, X-ray computed tomography (CT), and positron emission tomography (PET). The curriculum begins with an introduction to essential bio-imaging concepts and the importance of these techniques in modern medicine. Students will explore ultrasound imaging principles before delving into ionizing radiation and X-ray imaging techniques. The course covers computed tomography in detail, explaining the process from projection to image reconstruction. Emission tomography and PET are thoroughly examined, including discussions on tracers and their detection methods. Throughout the course, students will learn about factors affecting image quality, biological safety considerations, and the specific applications of each imaging modality. The final module introduces tracer kinetics and the modeling of imaging data, providing a deeper understanding of dynamic imaging processes.
Introduction to Bio-imaging
Module 1
Ultrasound Imaging and Ionizing Radiation
Module 2
X-ray Imaging and Radioprotection
Module 3
Computed Tomography (CT)
Module 4
Emission Tomography
Module 5
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Module 6
Tracer Kinetics
Module 7
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Instructor
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Pioneer in Biomedical Imaging and Neuroenergetics
Rolf Gruetter is a Professor at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and the head of the Laboratory for Functional and Metabolic Imaging. He has been instrumental in advancing biomedical imaging methods and instrumentation, particularly in the fields of magnetic resonance and neuroenergetics. Gruetter received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physics and Biophysics from ETH Zurich, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University. Since joining EPFL in 2005, he has focused on developing techniques for non-invasive measurement of brain metabolism, contributing significantly to our understanding of neurochemistry and metabolic processes. His major works include pioneering studies on the in vivo measurement of brain metabolites using advanced NMR spectroscopy techniques, which have implications for understanding brain function and disorders. Gruetter's research interests encompass mathematical modeling of metabolism, spin physics, and the application of imaging methods to study energy metabolism in the brain. His contributions have earned him recognition as a senior fellow of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and as a fellow of the European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology.
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