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Imaging Sciences Pathway |
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A new Imaging Sciences Pathway is open to students in graduate programs in the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS), Chemistry, Physics and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. With over 60 mentors from 17 departments on the Danforth and medical campuses, the Pathway offers diverse, multidisciplinary opportunities. Graduate students who have completed training in the Imaging Sciences Pathway will be poised to follow a unique career trajectory, which may involve imaging technology development, the chemistry and use of novel contrast agents, the visualization and manipulation of macromolecular complexes and organelles in cells and in animals, and the application of these technologies to the visualization of human disease states.
Students who participate in the Imaging Sciences Pathway will obtain their degrees in one of the current science and engineering degree-granting programs; however, their education will be enhanced by an emphasis in interdisciplinary coursework and research experiences in Imaging Sciences.
The curriculum for the Graduate Imaging Sciences Pathway includes taking four core courses to allow trainees to specialize in one or more areas of Imaging Sciences:
- Seminar in Imaging Sciences & Engineering (ESE 596/BME 506/Bio 5139)
- Molecular Cell Biology (Bio 5068) OR Molecular Cell Biology for Engineers (BME 530)
- Principles & Applications of Biological Imaging (Bio 5146)
- Contrast Agents for Biological Imaging (Bio/Chem 5147) OR Biological Imaging Technology ESE 483/583/BME 494)
These courses are described in greater detail below. Additionally, there are relevant courses being taught in other WU departments that may be incorporated into the curriculum.
Graduate Imaging Sciences Pathway Brochure
 Imaging Sciences Pathway Faculty
Imaging Sciences Pathway Courses
Imaging Sciences Seminar Series
 Imaging Sciences Retreat
An annual Imaging Sciences retreat that the students assist in organizing is central to the cohesion and the definition of the Pathway. The main purposes of the retreat are to provide a forum to highlight current work by undergraduate and graduate students and to foster interactions among faculty mentors and students in the Pathway. The retreat is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about evolving and ongoing research opportunities, while providing an excellent means of exchanging new ideas and methodological information.
The Imaging Sciences Pathway Retreat for the 2007-2008 academic year will be held on Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel St. Louis Riverfront (formerly known as the Adam’s Mark) from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Dee Owyoung at dowyoung@wustl.edu.
Application to the Imaging Sciences Pathway - Due 11/01/2007 |
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