This course introduces the broad concepts of biomedical imaging across a range of modalities. It provides a foundation towards the understanding of how modern biomedical imaging technologies generate multi-dimensional data for analysis and diagnosis. Key technologies covered include: XRay, CT, MRI, FMRI, Ultrasound, light microscopy, and medical imaging processing. Application of the biomedical images used to interpret biological process and diagnostics disease will also be discussed in small groups. Hands-on practical laboratory visits to cutting edge advanced bioimaging systems will be available to reinforce the lecture material, and quantitative imaging processing in the context of basic research and clinical settings will be covered.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Evaluate the operation and function of different biomedical imaging instruments on molecules, cells and organs.

2. Describe the principles of advanced biomedical imaging concepts and their application in health sciences.

3. Analyse the limitation of each biomedical imaging modalities and also how they complement each other for molecular, cellular and organ-level systems.

4. Apply advanced image processing to quantify biomedical images and critique the factors that contribute to analysis.

5. Understand and analyse major biomedical imaging modalities used in health sciences and outline their therapeutic aims.

6. Evaluate the research methods and outcomes from selected scientific publications related to the course curriculum.