Objectives/ aim
discuss the general role of radiology in diagnosis and treatment;
comment on the bio-medical aspects of imaging techniques (indications, resolution, specificity and sensitivity);
discuss the basics of molecular imaging; cell imaging, electron microscopy and mass spectrometry imaging;
answer questions on the basic physics of imaging techniques;
discuss the possibilities and the limits of the techniques;
justify his/her preference for a specific technique on the basis of cost effectiveness;
comment on recent developments in biomedical imaging.
Content
This course focuses on key aspects of various techniques in biomedical imaging, used for diagnosis, treatment, therapy monitoring and basic biomedical research.
Since the discovery of microscopy, many more imaging techniques have been developed, such as X-rays, ultrasound, gamma radiation, electron beams, magnetic fields, and radio frequency radiation. The physical background and clinical use of X-rays, ultrasound, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging will be shown and discussed in demonstrations and case histories. An overview of the latest developments in radiology will be the topic of a keynote lecture. The role of MRI-microscopy in animal research and MRI of human brain function will be described. Light-microscopy, electron-microscopy and mass spectrometric imaging will be encompassed as well.
Furthermore recently emerging methods of molecular imaging, especially suited for biomedical research in animal experiments, will be surveyed in a series of lectures.
Literature
Announced in course book.
Form of tuition
Lectures / discussion on how to write the paper / visits to the imaging departments.
Mode of assessment
Examination (“open book”); and written paper on a topic of bio-medical imaging.
Entry requirements/recommended prior knowledge
Not applicable.
Registration/enrolment
As usual / U-twist.