EBME 322 - Applications of Biomedical Imaging

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Case Western Reserve University

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This course will provide an introduction to biomedical imaging and its applications in measurements of physiological function, stem cell biology, and drug delivery. Students will learn about imaging technologies including basic principles of imaging (resolution and contrast), optical microscopy and in vivo imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging. Emerging techniques in cellular and molecular imaging, including targeted imaging agents and reporter gene imaging will be discussed. Biomedical applications will include such topics as tumor characterization in drug assessment, functional brain mapping, targeted drug delivery, functional cardiovascular measurements, and stem cell research will be demonstrated. Prereq: EBME 201, EBME 202, EBME 308, PHYS 121, PHYS 122.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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