Biomedical Imaging Systems

The student should be able to: 1. describe the relevant basic methods in applied medical image processing; 2. develop an understanding of biomedical imaging instruments to measure signals from biological systems. 3. appreciate the fundamental principles of advanced imaging concepts in fluorescence and nanoscale imaging to study molecular dynamics in living cells; 4. analyse and compare imaging systems for different biological levels: organs, tissues, cells, and molecules, justifying the pros and cons of each technique; 5. critique the design factors that contribute to the construction of advanced bioimaging systems with numerical calculations and physical concepts; 6. design and realise image processing algorithms for a range of applications, including noise cancellation, filtering, segmentation, and rendering; 7. demonstrate their knowledge of characteristics and applications of X-Rays, CT, NMRI, and ultrasound technology; and 8. apply the knowledge of biomedical imaging in medical therapy and rehabilitation.

Introduction to Radiation: review of physical concepts of radiation-atomic and nuclear structures, electromagnetic spectrum, x-ray production, radioactive decay; ionizing and non- ionizing radiation; X-ray interaction. Radiation & Imaging Systems: X-rays - characteristics and applications; computerized tomography; technology and applications; gamma camera; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; systems and applications; ultrasound imaging. Basic radiobiology: radiation dosimetry and protection; Legislation and regulations for radiation protection.